Hi Mickey,

I'd say that it's about doing what's right for you/what you really need and not feeling pressurised by your parents because it sounds like you know a lot more about your situation than they know/understand right now
So..........there are going to be times where it's just impossible to push through that barrier and make ourselves do something we don't feel we want/can do or doing it can just make the situation worse than it already is, and times when what we need more than anything is just to be by ourselves or away from...........
But you know as well that sometimes isolation/not going out can just keep you "stuck in" or escalate those "negative feelings"........and the more that happens the harder it can get..........
But if you think that going out might be something you should do, or even just try, then maybe do it on your terms..........perhaps going to a local shop, perhaps going for a walk, perhaps going to sit in a park, perhaps going out somewhere you can "be alone" if that helps like swimming/the gym where you can be with/but block out other people if you want..........and you can make that time out as long or short as you want........
Although if "today" is not "the day" then maybe try to make firm plans for another day?? Just to avoid some of that "isolation"??
And if you need/want any motivation or support in helping making going out feel just a little better........then we're here
But whatever you do, do it for you, hey??

Alison