Back after 4yrs anxiety/scared to go out

[jocutts]

Hi all , after 4yrs of being anxiety free I have gone right back to where I was after a chest infection at Xmas.Anxiety is sort of manageable with propranalol but still scared of leaving the house.....However this morning I put my coat on and drove to docs to pick prescription up and then just drove to a local retail park and bought gifts for my husband and children sort of to prove to them I had done it!!!
I don't feel any better for doing it but no worse either, I suppose I have to go out everyday for a while to make a difference to my negative thinking and to prove to myself nothing bad happens when I am out.
Just want to feel normal and well again..xxx

[Annie0904]

Well done on getting to the shops this morning :yesyes: I had been anxiety free for a few years until an accident triggered it again. If we have beat it before we can beat it again!

[nomorepanic]

Hi jocutts

We just wanted to welcome you aboard to NMP. We hope you enjoy your stay here and get all the support and advice you need.

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[jocutts]

Thanks both.xx

[impulse81]

I think anxiety is something we learn to cope with,as we know it can come and go when it wants,as long as I'm not suffering I can deal with it,I've come to terms the fact anxiety is part of my life,but I'm in control xx