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I feel extremely sick whenever I leave my house, what can I do?

Profile: Kayaondra02
Kayaondra02 on May 2, 2018
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It sounds like you have anxiety. Try going out with someone your comfortable, or safe with. Usually when you are with someone you trust, you have better control over it. It lets you feel safe and secure.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 9, 2016
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I'm sorry you're feel sick when you leave your house. Often our anxieties can manifest physically (Although there is a slim possibility you are allergic to something outside your house.) Do you feel sick everywhere outside of your house? How often do you leave your house? What kinds of things do you enjoy doing outside of your house? When did this reaction start happening? How strongly do you feel sick when it happens? These are all good starting points to ask yourself. The better you understand the anxiety around this challenge, the easier it will be for you to overcome it. If you are afraid of a responsibility or judgement outside of the house - examine why and what you can do to feel better about that. If you are developing agoraphobia, an untrained suggestion might be to take baby steps; ie: stand in your doorway for five seconds, then stand outside in front of the door next time; go outside specifically for something rewarding; ask a friend to bring you an ice cream 3 feet away from the door;. Listen to your body and try to remain calm and objective. Reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are still struggling after trying these things and it is interfering with your daily life.
Profile: DrumDude
DrumDude on Nov 16, 2016
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Can you stop and sit with your experience for a moment? If it's not too scary, ask yourself what is happening when you leave the house. "Where does it hurt?" as the doctor would say, hah. Is there physical pain or discomfort? What is the nature of the pain? Is there mental or emotional pain? When we observe our own experience it can sometimes feel less threatening than when it's a big, scary monster we can't look at.
Profile: Harry53
Harry53 on Nov 18, 2017
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If you feel extremely sick whenever you leave your house it's possible that there is something in the environment that is causing you to feel this way. For example, you may be allergic to the pollen in the air. It would be a good idea for you to see your doctor for a medical check-up. If nothing medically is wrong it's possible there are psychological factors causing you to feel this way. In that case, seeing a mental health professional should be considered.
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Work your way up to going to places....might just try taking small walks first,then try going to the library....then small stores.... Work your way up to going where it's crowded . 💛
Profile: bdeslaur
bdeslaur on Mar 23, 2017
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If you're sick with fear of the unknown, the best thing to do is do it one step at a time. Maybe walk around the block first. Then maybe go a bit farther. Then you can keep going further and further until you get used to it.
Profile: Survivor108
Survivor108 on Jan 2, 2019
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When preparing to leave the house, try and focus on where you are going and why you are leaving. Then think about the fact you are ok and nothing bad is going to happen. You could use distraction techniques, which can range from listening to music to chewing gum, playing with an anxiety or fiddle toy (even blue tac is easy to get and keeps your hands busy). Continually remind yourself that you are ok and nothing bad is going to happen. If you’re going to a place where you know you will feel more uneasy, take a friend or family member. I used to be quite anxious to go to the shops so I’d always take my dog with me. Breathing techniques can also help with not only panic attack’s but anxiety. Square breathing helped me, and it’s very subtle so nobody will even know you are doing it.
Profile: Peyton1212
Peyton1212 on Jul 9, 2016
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Experiencing social anxiety is common for a lot of people! You're not alone. If you feel this way try and focus on how much fun you've had before. If you're going out with friends, strike up a conversation to distract yourself. You can always visit 7 cups to talk to someone before you go out and receive some assurance!
Profile: sereneKitty29
sereneKitty29 on Jul 15, 2016
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I drink some fruit juices and listening to some soothing music helps.Also I make sure i am comfortable with surroundings.
Profile: endearingLove14
endearingLove14 on Jul 16, 2016
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Try playing Pokémon Go, it's proven to be beneficial to people who get anxious when they are outside their house. Hopefully the game will distract you enough to believe you're in a movie and not outside the house.
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