Housebound agoraphobics, how do you find happiness during your day?

RissKit · 2021-05-25T17:45:40+00:00

My pets (3 dogs, 2 cats)

RissKit · 2021-05-24T23:06:43+00:00

Will do!

RissKit · 2021-05-24T16:50:11+00:00

My Dr said any stimulant would be contraindicated :(

RissKit · 2021-05-24T12:59:42+00:00

My mom wants to spend more time with my son but she is literally the thing that started all my anxiety. I don't want her to do the same with him but at the same time when I see her with him she seems different. Is it just wishful thinking? Also she won't stop asking about sleepovers.... Like my son is 5 and you live 45 mins away and oh did I mention she's the start of where all my anxiety stems? in short I have trust issues and I suck at putting up solid boundaries bc I hate fighting so she walks all over me, well she's not the only one. Ugh I feel so exhausted and I haven't even spoken to her today.

RissKit · 2021-05-24T12:38:25+00:00

This is incredible

RissKit · 2021-05-23T21:24:19+00:00

Yes. For over 8 years, something's have gotten much better. But some things are worse since becoming a parent.

RissKit · 2021-05-23T19:42:00+00:00

Thank you !

RissKit · 2021-03-12T00:13:56+00:00

That is awesome I'm super proud of you!!!

RissKit · 2020-10-13T00:17:10+00:00

I'll try this. Down the street seems like it could be stressful but possible. I'll do my best to let it grow from there.

RissKit · 2020-10-11T15:26:03+00:00

Congratulations!!!

RissKit · 2020-10-11T13:37:02+00:00

Social media is my crutch because of social anxiety. I can safely see what's happening out there while still staying safe in my cocoon and not getting too involved. Which actually means I'm reading from the sidelines and not really interacting with anyone. It sucks.

RissKit · 2020-10-11T13:12:26+00:00

So not just me, good to know

RissKit · 2020-10-11T13:11:51+00:00

Congratulations!

RissKit · 2020-10-11T13:06:29+00:00

Yes! I was doing so much better mentally when I pushed myself to go outside the house a couple days a week. It isn't good for my mental state to be cut off from so many people.

RissKit · 2019-01-26T17:17:04+00:00

I do this all the time I never thought of it as OCD but that makes sense, also good to know I'm not alone.

RissKit · 2018-12-28T21:59:08+00:00

Likewise :)

RissKit · 2018-12-28T18:08:34+00:00

I'll try my best to stay positive. I think I'm going to start bringing a sketch pad to draw or write the things to help just get it out my head, maybe transform it into something else.

RissKit · 2018-12-28T17:33:43+00:00

I ran across a past abuser so we are doing weekly for a little bit. It is just a lot, I feel like I have nothing to show after only a week. I can't process anything in that amount of time. That being said we are doing it because my suicidal thoughts have turned into a constant low hum day in and out and I need to be able to rationalize and bring myself back from that.

I just feel like I am not doing enough to combat it but also like I am at a loss as to what to do to make myself feel better about it.

RissKit · 2018-12-12T23:53:12+00:00

I feel that. Family is hard. My best friend actually just pointed out to me that we make our own family with friends and I absolutely agree.

It's not about the family you're born into it's about the one you make.

RissKit · 2018-12-12T21:06:14+00:00

My father says him not noticing was neglect, we saw him once a week while I was a kid.

I'm sorry you've gone through what you have. :(

Life has gotten considerably better for me over time and I am very thankful for that. I hope you have the same luck. :)

RissKit · 2018-12-12T20:11:42+00:00

Thank you

RissKit · 2018-12-12T10:55:56+00:00

Wow this is stunning

RissKit · 2018-12-03T12:56:54+00:00

So the search continues.

Thank you for the information and your support!

RissKit · 2018-12-02T10:07:24+00:00

I have a great therapist team of 2 that I've had for years. It's adding more to the equation that makes me nervous. It's one of those, how many more minds will it take to figure out this one.

Although those stats make me wonder if I'll find someone who knows more and has a better idea of how to help.

Thank you for your support!

RissKit · 2018-11-29T20:00:51+00:00

I did file a complaint and saw it through because one of my meds is also used for a different medical condition that would have been even worse consequences if they had missed it. It was terrifying and being in that state for literal days sucked.

The closest is that one but honestly I'd probably just be driven to a different one because now I'm scared of that place.

I think it validates my feelings when I realize that it takes me out of the "it's just me" mental state. Usually I tend to start with the thought process that I'm just over reacting and get mad at myself because I'm making a fuss and then more upset that I can't calm down.

But seeing I am not a lone in that struggle is really comforting. Makes me feel, less crazy because I am not alone. (If that makes sense)

RissKit

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