I'm on disability so don't work. Part (but not all) of my limitations besides mood instability is being housebound. I used to have mild agoraphobia, but nowadays I am able to go places and not have anxiety/panic. Of course I'm on a limited budget so don't want to go places that cost money all of the time, but there are plenty of things I could do outside my home for free. But I just don't want to do any more than necessary errands, appointments, and an occasional lunch out. When home, I even most prefer to be in or on my bed with my laptop or phone in the presence of my pet parrot. I only get up to go to the bathroom or kitchen to make food. Other than meals spent with hubby, I even eat in bed.

Being out of my nook is stressful beyond maybe 1.5 hours. Maybe once per month I'm out as long as 4 hours, but only to accompany my husband to his eye appointment in Philadelphia or to do many errands. But that can be highly taxing on me.

I'm not sure why I have this issue, but I believe it is related to my mental illness. Even when I'm stable I have trouble being out all day long, but it can be longer. Vacations (occasional) are a bit stressful, and I tend to spend more time than I should in hotel rooms.

Lately I've been depressed. I can barely do housework, and haven't even cooked meals many nights. Self-care is minimal. Taking showers is stressful, or when I do, I often don't wash my hair.