Can you direct me to someone non-professional to talk to about being comfortable as a shut in?
Not 911, or the suicide hotline… but something for minor distress. like help finding the will to do more than just bathe oneself, and have groceries delivered. What I do Is call my mom, but we talk long distance on the telephone for four hours a day. I can’t afford a psychologist $150/hour right now, and my social worker isn’t always available .
My mom want’s me to focus on food, clothing and shelter first. Sure, I could blow away more money on pizza. I am trying something new… I have sandwich meat , bread and mustard, shipped to my door sometimes with KFC ,and I also get Ensure meal replacement drinks sent as well for $10
a trip. Any how, I want to be a relaxed shut it for the winter and save some money to take classes at the local college. I find writing helps me to feel like I have a purpose.
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Why don’t you want to leave your house?
@cheebdragon It’s stressful being away from home, I’m not being myself in public. It’s like going for a 10 mile hike with 5 miles of energy. I like being free to being myself in private. It is an unwanted adventure outside. I don’t have a bike or car.
So are you saying you are Agoraphobic and fear leaving your house?
You cannot go out and take a walk daily and get a few groceries on your own, at all?
If this is the case then you do need professional help to overcome your issues.
How are you going to take classes if you can’t leave your house and function on a daily basis in some way in public/social situations?
@Coloma I don’t like being uncomfortable, I don’t want to leave my man cave. It’s all stress being outside. I don’t like walking.
It sounds like you have a serious problem and really need professional help. I really hope that no one gives you advice to encourage you to become a shut-in. I almost thought your pizza anxiety was a joke. Now, I can see it as a cry for help. My mother went through a similar phase. Years of an abusive marriage made her terrified of leaving the house. She saw a therapist and DID get better. Now she has her masters degree, teaches nursing at university, and is remarried to a great guy. You CAN get better but you have to try. Don’t give up. At the very least, check online for support groups. Maybe others that have been in your situation can give you some advice.
I found this q&a. It contains a couple links that may be helpful.
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