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I Don't Get Out Very Often

Trapped

By: warclaw
Written on February 25th, 2011
I haven't been out of my home besides stepping out into the backyard or to pick my husband for about a month right now. I live in an area where you're screwed if you can't drive, own a car or afford a cab often. Neither me or my husband own a car, and I usually bum a ride when he gets picked up from work. I don't exactly consider that "getting out" since it's just a trip to the house, work and back home. I live in a town that's mostly housing, and unless you're willing to walk two and a half hours into the center, you're stuck. I've lived here since I was a girl, and that's probably the main reason for my social anxiety. Whenever I'm in a store alone, I feel panicked- like my face is turning red, I get a little sweaty and you get the feeling everyone is looking at you. All of my frustrations are pent up in this house because there's no escape.
By: warclaw
Age: 22-25 , Female
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  • warclaw
    warclaw

    That's about how I am. Whenever I went out, it was with my dad since he used to escort me everywhere, now it's with my husband. I feel fine when I have someone at my side to focus on instead of the crowd around me. It's kind of pathetic since I'm an adult and adults shouldn't feel scared to just go out to the store. I get nervous about any kind of social interaction, like going to the counter to pay because I'm just not used to it. I am starting to do more of that on my own now though.

    Feb 26, 2011
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  • anupchela
    anupchela

    I m sorry to know that you feel this way. Its a horrible thing. I was like this, when I was in my late teens. It took me a while to get out on my own. Whenever I went out, I always had my brother or sister to company me. I could not go out on my own. What helped me was a lot of positive thinking. Trust me, there is a lot of negative thinking going in ur head. You don't even realize it. Just right down your thoughts on paper. You will notice your negative perceptions. If you practice that, you will get little confidant everyday. it takes time. plz do that, your life will change for the good.

    Feb 25, 2011
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