Going outside makes me feel better

[XmasCarol52]

As you all know I am an agoraphobic therefore it makes it hard for me to go out anywhere ,however I did find something to do that helps a little bit with going out,I go and sit outside every single day weather permitting of course,like today alone I was outside for about two and a half hours and I may even go out later again tonight.I find that just the sun and fresh air can actually make you feel better it can calm u down some too. I thought i never would say this but I actually hate it when I do have to come back inside. Something about the fresh air and the sun which does something to you,if u ever feel depressed and are able to try sitting outside the sun will do u wonders and even if the sun isnt out it helps just being able to get out.At least I know that people aren't out to get me like I use to think. A day outside will help with your mood and may even help u sleep better.

 

[janemariesayed]

That is so true Carol, when the weather is good I try to go outside a little. Sometimes I manage to sit out there for quite a while and even end up doing some gardening. The dogs love it too when I go outside, they run around and come and sit down beside me and just enjoy the sunshine.

It does feel safe in my garden so I know what you mean about people being out to get you. For me, no one can see me in my garden, the houses at the back can't really see me because of the trees so I feel private which I prefer.

Why do you feel bad when you come back inside? I do too! Isn't it strange! What is on your mind when you walk back in? For me, if the house is clean and tidy it isn't so bad, but if my house is messy I get that feeling when I go back into the house.

 

[XmasCarol52]

When I come inside it is like I didnt accomplish anything also I hate coming back inside,because all we have it eggshell color walls with tan trim in every single room,i know it is a apartment but still.Very depressing to look at also when I go back inside it just feels like my anxieties and depression get tworse,I do feel somewhat anxious when i sit outside but no nearly as bad when i do inside,like i said before I love to watch the train go by it is so close I can wave to the engineer if he looks also love to watch the planes too.Makes me feel like when I was a kid down by my cottage when I use to walk along the railroad track with my friends.I use to stand on this huge rock wasn't very wide and we would watch the train go by the passengers would wave to us.that is another thing i love thinking about my cottage the good and nice stuff that happened which unfortunately is not enough,the bad thoughts seem to come more then the good thoughts.People aroudn here are way to noisy that is why i sit in the back they sit in the front..