feeling very isolated

[Positivehope]

hello, I am feeling very isolated and want to be able to communicate with others who are feeling the same, my family lives in another state, my children are not interested in my situation, I am not a person of many friends, more like a friendly loner, I love talking to strangers and I am in desperate need of a walking buddy, someone who could just walk and talk or just walk, I am scared of becoming agrophobic, today is Wednesday, last day I left the house was Saturday, if anyone reading this has any tips on how I can get myself out of the apartment, please let me know, thanks so much. Very happy to be here.

[Agora1]

Hi Positivehope and Welcome.

Having been Agoraphobic for 5 long years, I promised myself I would never

put myself in that position again. It became a prison of 4 walls holding me back

from living my life. Little did I realize that I held the key to my freedom.

Eventually I opened the door and let in the breath of fresh air and felt alive again.

Taking small steps in getting out each day, even if only in the backyard can help.

Always get dressed in the morning as if you were going some where. This gives you

the motivation to to out at a moment's notice if the occasion arises.

Also, check into your Park District. there are walking groups that meet which could be

the start of both exercise and developing friendships. Good Luck dear in enjoying the

weather and your emotional well being. xx

[Positivehope in reply to Agora1]

oh Agora1, thank you so much for your kind words and wise advice which I will follow, I just joined here because the loneliness and fear overwhelms me, as sorry as I am that you have suffered from this I am so proud and happy to know you have overcome it and you give me hope, manny blessings, ph

[Positivehope]

Ooooh I would love that! I am in Manhattan but will go anywhere there is a bus/train/ferry!! Where are you?

[Hidden]

Well, that's a good sign you know what you want from your bud.. and if you have trouble befriending people have a pet! It might give you a reason to go out of your Flat.