But wish you could be at home all the time, like a recluse? Who here wishes they didn’t have to go out?
If so, what are your reasons for feeling this way?
In my case, I hate going out because for me it’s dangerous and risky. I’m afraid I’d be stuck and unable to come home, out of my comfort zone. Also the avolition, hating the idea of getting dressed and heading out to car. And I hate driving because I zone out.
What about you?
Is that safe to drive when your zone out
I have no choice but to drive because my husband has epilepsy and most of the time he can’t drive. He navigates for me and warns me of hazards. Otherwise I’m just barely hanging on
I appreciate going out, but often I just want to stay at home
Usually when I’m not motivated to go outside, it’s because I want to do inside activities, or I’m not motivated to shower,brush my teeth,dress, or I’m scared to go outside because there’s wind (I have a phobia of wind)
I keep my vinyls and books safe by being home.
I dont like how most people treat me.
I feel like a disrespected , excluded, bullied outsider n beyond.
So i dont go out that often.
Dont have any relationships and my abusers hold positions of power n infludnce n money n incited hate on me n no one would question them .
Disapointing no one stood by me or up for me but was alone kinda etc.
Couldnt get proper support netwofk even had hospitals tell me to ho elseehere n “mdntal health support jouse” kinda ignored me n disrespected so didnt feel welcome or wanted or seen or respected of connecting to even say proper hello etc so stopped going .
I don’t want to go out. When I’m out I can see ppl laughing and talking about me. So I’m so scared I start crying
I had to drive my mom to the airport this early morning – that was a sensory overload, to say the least. I had to take an Ativan. But I made it!
I used to feel scared and like crying and used to have thoughts of people laughing and talking about me but not so much anymore now when I went out now it doesn’t bother me too much have a little anxiety going to the Doctors office and to have my blood drawn but other places like the gym and store, I am so unbothered with it. In Fact, I love going out and being in my vehicle and going thrifting store gym and now church and it doesn’t bother me one bit.
I’m comfortable staying home but I do like to go out sometimes. I used to not go out unless my husband was with me, but I can go out on my own now.
thats good @Lilyofthevalley
I like to stay home. I guard my records and books lol.
It all kind of depends on my mood with me. Some days I feel like being adventurous and walking to the thrift shop, or having lunch at the neighborhood Indian restaurant. And on other days I just want to stay home and snuggle with my cat, Jimmy lol. 
I have had bouts of staying indoors for extended periods due to this illness and depression, avolition and disinterest. It just is that it is not particularly good way to exist, certainly unhealthy as well. Do not particularly care to frequent people places, but quiet locations are more my thing. Just wish to have more motivation and pull outside, apartment is something I see enough as it is. So, kinda would like and have been a recluse, but not too fond of it.
Im not fond of leaving the house.
A mix of avolition, paranoia and anxiety
The more I’m in the house the harder it is to go out.
When the weather is good you cant keep me in… if its a little cold or rainy or windy I dont want to leave.
I’ve always been more of an indoors than outdoors person,but would go out when I had to/felt like it. The falls stopped that. If I go out it’s with family, and using my stroller. I miss my once a week,occasionally twice,outings to have a cooked breakfast. Even if the risk of falls was minimised getting to the cafe would require many stops and starts. That’s because of the pain factor.
My balance, which has never been good, has worsened with age. Even indoors walking without the stroller is risky.
I like going out as long as I don’t have to go out and meet people.