MANAGING ANXIETY WHILST OUT OF THE HOUSE!

[Yazz]

Hello!

So i'm a newbie here and I'm looking for any tips or tricks that anyone can give me in regards to managing my anxiety whilst being away from my home (my safe zone). The anxiety started up at the end of 2015 (lost my job and long time friendship) and it has only gotten worse since. Last year was a massive challenge for me, my anxiety started to spike up and ever since ive moved back home, its just gotten even more horrible! I experienced my first panic attack while i went out walking one night. Experienced another attack at the beginning of this year but in my own home!! Now that was terrifying... my home has become my safe zone and just the thought of having an attack in my safe zone scared the hell outta me! It felt like i was going to die...and the only thing i could of thought that would have brought it on was the Coles man delivery my grocery's.... it's gotten to a point where i havent left the house in over a year and the thought of leaving my house scares me... i even now have anxiety when ever someone shows up to the house! Ive been getting help from Headspace but haven't booked any appointments for this year as just the thought of leaving my house give me anxiety! Any advice would be appreciated thank you! I'm a 19 year old girl by the way 🙂

[white knight]

Hi Yazz, welcome

I'm glad you're reaching out for opinions because thats a giant step forward for anyone that shuts themselves away.

Not long ago l staryed a thread that might help you.

Please google it

Topic: want to be a hermit?- beyondblue

Cheers Tony WK

[BballJ]

Hi Yazz,

Firstly, welcome to the forums.

As white knight said above, reaching out for help is a great first step to recovery, even though it still in your safe space, knowing that you need to do something to free yourself from this anxiety is a big thing as that is when healing can begin.

I assume given that you said you haven't left the house in over a year, you haven't had luck finding a new job? is it something you are wanting to do? get back into work or are you just looking to get out of the house without a panic attack setting in?

It is hard because the first thing i'd recommend is seeing a psychologist to talk through your anxiety to better understand it, it is hard when you don't want to leave your house though so I could suggest prehaps a call to the Beyond Blue helpline on 1300 22 4636 to discuss what your options may be... or if that is too much, you can always chat online to Beyond Blue as well - they run 3 pm to 12 am 7 days a week.

My best for you,

Jay