I know how you feel hun. I just can't be arsed. Even if someone invites me out I refuse and that's not good as it's crap being alone. Just feels safe at home especially as I have you lot. I use the doctors and therapists to get me out. Am waiting for group help so seeking therapy may help as hopefully we'll meet nice people going through what we are

well you could get a dog that has to be walked. even if its only out in the yard. Do you go to doctors appointments? Find a reason dont have to be much. But just sitting is going to make it worse. What kind of meds are you taking?? I take an antianxyity that really helps me. Now I want to go back to work after being off for almost two years. That is a big step for me.

I've been through long isolation periods and what helped me get out of them was to start small. Even just stepping outside the door of where you live to get a breath of fresh air helps a little. Or I would go to the store to get a beverage even if I didn't really need one. Just take a walk as you said. it might be the start you need.

I know coming out of isolation can be hard and sometimes it's hard not feeling bad about the lost time. But remember it's never too late to re-enter the world. Just stay focused on now and moving forward.

Good luck~

I'm there with ya!
Although I have kids so HAVE to go out,that is surely my saving grace. Half term hold here so I made myself text a couple of people with kids so I have to meet up with them. Only people I am comfortable with though.
My fella gets me out a bit at weekends,maybe for a meal or just to his place. Means I have to have a shower/bath too so I am respectable.

Without these people in my my life,I would surely be worse off.
Is there any friend who you could be brave enough to make contact with again? Family member?
It is certainly a comfortable place to be,but not healty.

I tend to be like this too. I force myself to go out though...I take Dorsey (my dog) to the dog park or just walk him down the street. If I didn't have him I would probly never go out...except for work and shopping. It's hard, but I try.

I understand your need to get out of the isolation and wish I had some words of wisdom for you but all I can think of is that I am jealous. I would love to be able to isolate myself but I have kids and a husband and I just can't. I've thought of running away leaving them all behind and going somewhere nobody knows me where I could isololate. I do computer work and could prob find a job working from home. It would be so easy, if only I had the guts to do it.

I say join some sort of group maybe for depression that meets in real life...or if you have any likes find a group that meets about them. Just find a more neutral group thing to do so that you can slowly enter the world of the living but not freak yourself out about any of it.

What about volunteering (Food Bank, library, schools, church, etc.) or getting a part-time job?
Self-isolation is the primary tool of depression that leads to self-loathing & eventually self-destruction. You have to break this cycle now and force yourself out of this perceived comfort zone you're in. This site is a good first step but it does not substitute getting out there and engaging in direct interaction with others..