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I never leave my house?
14/F
I barely leave my bedroom. I have frequent panic attacks, so that's part of the problem (I'm getting help for it). But I only go outside if I absolutely have to go somewhere. I only sit in my room and go on my phone, play video games, watch TV, etc. I'm not a overweight slob who has no life. I'm actually the opposite of that... I have friends, but we don't hang out much. I am homeschooled aswell. Any advice? I'm going to try to go out a LOT more when I get help for my panic attacks but for now, I just stay inside.
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It is not unusual for the frequency and intensity of panic attacks to increase when we are 'out' (and 'out' can mean anywhere away from home and that feeling of security and protection being at home gives us. We feel, literally 'safe at home'). And people who would not claim any particular problems in this area can easily feel panic and anxiety symptoms in, say a very busy high street or large busy supermarket for instance. The symptoms may be mild or more significant. The expectation of panic attacks outdoors/in company will naturally tend to keep you indoors and alone. Possibly a little social interraction in as calm and controlled an environment as you can arrange would be good. Don't force things, (like throwing yourself into a big busy scene) and if/when you start to feel anxiety symptoms building up make that the end of your socialising for today and pop back home. And if the whole idea hurts rather than helps the situation, forget it for now. I feel pretty certain that when your panic attack problems are addressed and you start working towards a solution then the world outside your home will start to look a much less intimidating place and you will be much happier to go out and engage with it. And how about chatting with one or two of your closest friends on the phone, fully explaining how you feel right now and asking them to come round and visit you? Play video games and watch tv together? You seem fully aware of the link between your current anxiety condition and the tendency to 'stay home'. Hope I might have persuaded you that it is almost certainly quite a big "part of the problem" and the solutions will go hand in hand. Best wishes. X
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I'm 13 and you just describes me EXACTLY (except I go to public school). Maybe going to a public or private school hope you meet new friends and get out there. Like try going for a walk or something, idek.
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