How to get motivated?

[Downinil]

I have told my family that I’ll show up for Christmas Eve dinner tonight. I haven’t left my house in over a year due to anxiety/agoraphobia. Does anyone have suggestions as to how I can just Go over there? I do not want to disappoint my family.

[Sillysausage234]

just tell yourself it won’t be for long …best wishes

[Jeff1943]

Open your door and head out, no danger awaits you there. Yes, you'll feel very uncomfortable on the journey but accept the bad feelings, I said accept the bad feelings, and if your legs feel like they're turning to jelly don't worry, jelly legs will always get you there and back.

[Downinil in reply to Jeff1943]

Thank you so much for your pep talk.

[blackcat64013]

Hi, if you can focus on the love and kindness of the Christmas 🎄 season instead of your anxiety, I believe you can do it.Make a plan for how to leave if you need to. If you can contact the host before you arrive, you might be able to confirm that you are staying for x amount of time before moving on to your next get together. A small fib but it's good for you 😉

Merry Christmas from Australia 🇦🇺 🐈‍⬛

[bonkers65]

It'll be ok. You'll see.

[Downinil in reply to bonkers65]

I am home now. It was an ok time.

[Jeff1943 in reply to Downinil]

Well done, build on your achievement!

[punkster]

Sorry, my reply is late. I hope you were able to go and enjoy yourself. This will be a first step in recovery.