Greetings and salutations, missy! Welcome to the group!

I do the same thing -- mostly because of anxiety -- sit around and watch TV or movies. I just started a new routing to get me OFF the couch: I take my dog out for 10 minute walks every other hour. For me, that's the "10 minute Rule". I can do anything for 10 minutes. So can you!

Do you take a prn/meds for your anxiety?

hi, are you on meds?

Hey missy,
can you tell us more about you? Are you seeing a therapist or psychiatrist?
Welcome, this is a really good place :)

Well I dont know about you Missy but sitting and watching tv all day makes me very depressed. Getting out of the house may sound very scary at first but once you do it you will fee much better and it helps you see ting in a whole new light. Welcome. Tell us more so we can share more!

Hiya missy.

I was always told baby steps. Try to maybe message three people on here a day. Then build slowly. If it is too much to go out on your own missy.... maybe go out with a trusted friend or relative or your husband at first. Then go and get some milk from the shop while your husband waits in the car. Build slowly missy. Yes I agree watching TV all day is not good for the soul. I struggle with paid work too. Thats quite normal for people with mental health problems. I go out and pick up rubbish sometimes. Its small but makes me feel I have contributed a little. Hope this helps. Big hug.

Mark :)

Hi and welcome missy... There is medication that can help anxiety a lot as well therapy can help with anxiety... Are you getting help with this??...x

Welcome Missy, meds and therapy will probably do wonders for you.

Welcome - feel free to vent. We are here for support! You're not alone!

mommato2lilmonkeys

Hi Missy!! Welcome. I completely relate to how you feel, I've been there many times. I totally agree with the 10 minute thing. Physical activity is usually a huge help for me in these situations. Just a little slow activity to get the blood flowing. A 10 minute walk around the block is a good goal. If you can afford it I just got a small little elliptical that you can use sitting down while watching TV. I hope it helps!! Always here if you need a friend.

welcome to group I am new also but i know sitting all day and watching tv is not good it can depress you very much. try to come up with a variety of things to do. try getting a hobby to break up your day such as crocheting or bead work

Welcome. I agree with everyone here meds and therapy will help get you out the door more. Hugs thanks for joining. We can all help each other here.