When you can't leave the house because....

I didn't get to fit my entire thought into the title. My thought is, when you can't leave the house because of anxiety caused by trauma. I mean I do leave the house, when I don't have a choice, but even then it's so stressful. I know this is all illogical. I hate going anywhere because I'm afraid of running into a certain someone. Obviously I know it's not going to happen but...my emotions don't know that. And this extends to things beyond going outside, it's answering the phone, getting on certain sites...I just think this is a bit ridiculous.

I don't think it ridiculous when you're experiencing the kind of anxiety that can keep you from doing those things. That anxiety can totally encompass logic & practical need. The degree to which it can be considered ridiculous entirely depends on how close you are to concurrently experiencing it.

I've struggled with that in the past, too. It's so painful, feeling trapped by your anxiety like that. I'm sorry you're struggling right now.

Something that helped me feel a little better about "illogical" symptoms is to remember that, if they were logical, it wouldn't be a disease! You have an illness, and it's important to be kind to yourself as you treat it.

I don't think that's ridiculous at all. Living with trauma is well...traumatic. We do the best we can huh? I've struggled with this in past. I truly believe I was borderline agoraphobic. Walking down the street to get to therapy was my worst nightmare.

Most recently, I was thinking of getting off of Facebook because my grandmother is apparently stalking my page and telling more lies about me. But, I decided to stay instead of continuing to cower before her...however...of course I can't tell her that to her face! Lol I'm still working on my fear with her. I've gone no contact for a month, but I had to tell her through a text Recovery is a long process. Baby steps.

Honestly, I think abuse is illogical. Us having to cope with the aftermath and it's effects is quite sane. We do what we can to recover. Please try to be gentle with yourself