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How can I get myself to go outside?

I've always been an outdoors person. Gardening, hiking, fishing, camping, DIY projects, hunting, foraging, swimming, and basically anything that doesn't require staying inside.
Then some things happened in the last 2 years and I don't go outside anymore for any reason if I can help it. It feels too open and I feel exposed. Nothing looks inviting out there. I don't care what a pretty day it is. Outside looks and feels like a black and white photograph. No sounds, no smells, no life, no beauty. I can see a pretty sunset or sunrise and I will say it's pretty because I know that when the sun does what it does at a certain time of day it can create a visual that's considered pretty to look at. I'm familiar with depression, but this seem like its more than that this time. I know that I have to make some changes in who I have around me, but it's a process that's slower than I'd like it to be. I'm already on anti depressants.
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I'm reassured you're with a therapist, whom will be the best source of help in working through this.
If this stems from a traumatic event, it will be a gradual - protracted approach, in regaining the ability to leave your home, and find meaning in life again. In baby steps, your therapist will walk with you.
Depression after a loss or a fundamental change in life, is expected, and can impact us significantly .
Continue to keep your therapist in the loop on what initiatives are working, and any changes you feel are needed.
Lean on your friends here and at home, for strength and support. Continue talking to us.
God bless.
swandfriends · 41-45, F
Could be the meds doing that. Most meds for mental stuff and depression makes a person even more depressed or even suicidal. My friend also experienced this. He cut the pill in half and it helped. Or just stop taking it altogether. I'm sure that's what it is. But other than that it's possible a demon has crept in you and that's the blockage. There are different demons that will affect a person in different ways. I've experienced 2 different kinds. One that makes you mean, one that makes you not feel the beauty in nature anymore. It's like it puts a shield over your soul. Normally the main ways a demon will want to possess you is from drug or alcohol use, or extreme sinful behavior like sex. But it's usually from drugs. Even a one time drug use. If you tried a drug only one night, and never touched it again, it could be from that, but I'm guessing it could be the new meds. If you think you have a demon. Ask me how I got rid of mine, it's very easy.
I can relate.
Don't listen to your mind. Don't think.
Just get up and go out. 5 minutes.
Then increase the duration day by day.

Or ask a friend or someone who goes out, tell them to come along or call you everyday before coming to your place, so it will become a sort of obligation to be ready when they come.
morrgin · F
@Royricky09 I do recall something my therapist said about how our bodies love our feelings and so when we don't feel like doing something and it feels good to just follow that, we need to force ourselves to do the opposite by doing it anyway.
@morrgin absolutely
Fukfacewillie · 56-60, M
I'm deeply concerned about what you're describing. It sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or possibly agoraphobia. The way you're perceiving the outside world - as lifeless, colorless, and threatening - is a significant red flag that suggests your mental health is suffering.
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Nitedoc · 51-55, M
Tell your doctor about this. You may need your meds adjusted.
swirlie · F
I've encountered several people who have said the same thing to me. When you look at the time frame you speak of, that time coincides directly with the end of the Covid pandemic. I believe that many people are still in 'Covid' mode where they self-impose a lockdown on themselves and stay indoors because they feel comfort in isolationism.

A friend of mine said that he really liked the pandemic because the subsequent lockdowns that followed gave him the perfect excuse to be antisocial, irrespective of the underlying reason for lockdowns being Covid.
pdockal · 56-60, M
Hard to give advice if we don't know what happened
You should seek someone to talk to ... professional ... unless there's a reason you can't
Idk maybe you need a buddy to go with so you're not alone.. or get a big guard dog?
morrgin · F
@SStarfish I have two black labs, 12 chickens, and 2 cats and live on 4 acres of gated and fenced property. My daughter like to go outside with me sometimes, but actually that's only happened a couple of times.
@morrgin oh ok 😊
Sounds like a really tough problem.
virgin888 · 36-40, MVIP
what happened
Do you have a job? You can use it as an excuse to get out, trick your mind about it. Unless you work from home.
What happened the last two years to affect you this way if I may ask?
Open the door and go out, even if only 1 step
JamesBugman · 56-60, T
Get off the drugs, buy a motorcycle.
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