i get u. im so isolated & the health probs ugh - i havent been off my streetexcept 2x since december. a dog might help? that's what saved me from never going out the door. prayers, love, hugs & paws. xo

when it prolongs over time it is almost untenable. for me talking to somebody helps a lot though a lot of people might not find reason in the way you feel. thought that is precisely the point, one has lost reason a bit. this isolation we live in is inhumane. not all the time family members can talk to you. at times thinking it through can help, keep repeating "there is no need for me to feel this way and give yourself arguments too." easier said than done. we are all with you. xox Roberto

I hope you find support and strength that is needed

I completely get what you are saying. I've suffered with anxiety every single day, for a very long time. Sometimes you think what is the point.... Will I be like this forever? And yes, you just want to stay home, but then you feel alone... because we are social animals. I believe you will have bad days and not so bad days and to be grateful and try to enjoy the not so bad days. If you haven't tried already, how about trying a therapist or seeing a psychiatrist to try meds? Hang in there.... your thoughts seem pretty normal to me. Try to find things in your life that you enjoy doing and that make you happy. Whatever that is for you. Fill up your day with things that you enjoy doing. Hugs to you.

Isolation is not good, for a variety of reasons. It leaves you alone with your thoughts, so you may end up just replaying a loop of thoughts that increase the anxiety and maybe
trogger depression on top of it. Go see a therapist if you can.. It’s tough to try and fix it by yourself, since your view on life is feeding your sadness.. You need new perspective

scaredandashamed, you're not a failure. that's the depression an anxiety talking. it doesn't have to be this bad. talk to a friend and if that's not possible go see someone professional. it's a long and difficult road but i've seen my soon to be ex-wife crippled with anxiety for years but she did the work and found the right meds and she's thriving now.

How are you feeling today? I'm truly sorry you're experiencing such an agonizing situation. I have been there, and felt like I would never make it out alive. I understand how hard it is to step out of fear, but I encourage you to keep pushing through and if you can find the courage, maybe taking a daily walk could help combat some of this? Do you have any sort of support system, people you know and trust, or a support group? Do you have any hobbies you enjoy? Reading, music, artwork? Something you enjoy can help positively pass the time. Take care.

Thanks everyone for your replies... I’m not sure that I’m doing much better . I had a couple of ok days where my mind felt a little clearer ... but I’m right back to the depression and anxiety... it’s frustrating and exhausting. I just don’t know anymore...