Trapped

[Sunless Sky]

Ever feel trapped? Like you can't physically leave the house/room unless for food? Even then, you feel... Not right outside and can't wait to get back home?

I sometimes feel like that, like theres a magnetic force pulling me back.

 

[user 188685]

I'm so sorry to hear this,no I can't say that I have ever felt this way before,is it like a panic attack?

 

[Adamridge79]

Know all about that horrible level of anxiety. I used to use a very copious amount of alcohol or illicit drugs. For me personally, and I stress only me, I finally had to find professional help. And I was so adamant against that. But now, the falling pit in my stomach that happens when I need to leave is manageable. Not advocating that as a catch all, just relating my personal experience.

 

[TheRealCallie]

I used to be terrified of leaving my house. I would get massive panic attacks every time I even thought about having to leave the house, so I only left was it was absolutely necessary.

So yeah, I understand the feeling very well.

 

[Sunless Sky]

I'm so sorry to hear this,no I can't say that I have ever felt this way before,is it like a panic attack?

It's more like a constant heaviness in your chest. So it's less a panic attack and more extreme dread, if that makes any sense

 

[Sunless Sky]

I used to be terrified of leaving my house. I would get massive panic attacks every time I even thought about having to leave the house, so I only left was it was absolutely necessary.

So yeah, I understand the feeling very well.

You said used to so, how did you get over it?

 

[Sunless Sky]

Know all about that horrible level of anxiety. I used to use a very copious amount of alcohol or illicit drugs. For me personally, and I stress only me, I finally had to find professional help. And I was so adamant against that. But now, the falling pit in my stomach that happens when I need to leave is manageable. Not advocating that as a catch all, just relating my personal experience.

That's very interesting. How did you get over your addiction, if you don't mind my asking?

 

[TheRealCallie]

You said used to so, how did you get over it?

Forced myself to do it anyway. Taught myself meditation. Focusing on your breathing can help a lot. If I felt a panic attack coming on, I would stop for a minute, close my eyes (depending on where I was) and just focus on my breathing until I calmed down. I would go back to my car or find a bathroom if it was too crowed to just stop where I was.

I won't lie, it took a while and it was slow, but I eventually got there. In my experience, you can't conquer a mountain if you don't step foot on the actual mountain.