Can anyone relate to this? I feel so odd about this.

[BettyA]

I do ok when it comes to going places when it comes to short distances... don't have a car, rely on walking or bus... I can usually 'push through' the anxiety when it comes to doing something different, and even though I still may get nervous about it... I can do it. Usually.

But this is what I call my 'odd problem.' I find myself at home not wanting to DO any kind of tasks or work...even ordinary housework (even though I keep up with the dishes!) or sorting through things... I just sort of sit there and freeze and don't CARE (in one way) if I get anything done or not...but, on the other hand, feel guilty. I just feel like I keep wanting to 'escape' from everything.... but...I always take 'me' along...:/

I wish I could just feel MOTIVATED or excited about doing something!...but sometimes its just like I 'freeze in place'... I KNOW I spend too much time on my computer.

Have any of you gone through this? Sure would appreciate your sharing (or your advice!) and thank you.

Betty

[Theresa27]

messaged you x

[Sandraann21]

Hi yes Iam exactly like that, I have been staying with my parents for the past six months ( after a break down ) I'v got sever anxiety and sever depression, I just can't live with the anxiety, mornings are horrific for me the anxiety wakes me up ( even before I'v opened my eyes ) I have to force myself out of bed get ready and get out the house were ?????? Like you I can't do anything in the house that's exactly how I feel it freezers you, ( I am normally a compulsive cleaner ) so it's totally out of character for me to be like this !!! It's no good people telling you to try as it's impossible to do when you feel the way we do. People have to go through and feel the way we do to understand what it is like, I know exactly how you feel out of control, full of guilt, but unable to do anything about it, well you just have to keep telling yourself when your feeling better it will all come back

And you'll do it then, the more you worry about it. The worse you feel, you have to keep telling yourself this feeling won't last forever it's just a blip at the moment, keep I touch with me I'v got a feeling we can help each other through this ???? Your certainly not on your own xxx

[BettyA in reply to Sandraann21]

Thank you Sandraann for your heartfelt reply...and you are so right... it does NOT help to concentrate on it... I like the way you put this "A blip at the moment" ... there you go! Bless you real good!