[ABC1357]

I know what I should do today. I know I feel better if I can go outside. But I can't. I packed my bag, I changed dress, so I should be ready. But when I try to leave my home, I start shaking and cannot even breath. I should at least go grocery shopping, but I'm scared to say hi to cashier. I can't even go to laundry room of my apartment. I don't know why I'm feeling so down these few days. How do you leave home when you feel too depressed (or/and anxious)?

[Shazerac]

sorry you are feeling so scared.

Are you seeing a therapist or someone you can call. Do you have any meds you can take for this anxiety? Sometimes I remind myself that I don't have to interact with anyone if I'm not in the mood. Don't have to say hi to the cashier. Don't have to speak to anyone in the laundry room. Do you have to go out today? There days that i can't leave the house.

[Fizzyo]

Sorry it is so hard for you!!!!!
All I can do is remind myself that even though it feels like I can't breathe, my body will manage to breathe. It is a feeling which is very scary but you will keep breathing.
I concentrate on breathing out as slowly as I can ( breathing in happens by itself but sometimes we forget to breathe out and that makes the chest feel tighter). The out breath activates the calming part of our nervous system.
Then the only thing to do is to step outside the door, but maybe only a short way and take your time. Can you sit somewhere and do a distracting puzzle or some other activity until your body calms down. It will do...eventually.

I really feel for you.
Wishing strength for you. Remember no one is brave unless they feel scared. You're braver than you know!

[Fuzzybear]