To think this isn’t that weird

It sounds lovely - good for you and well done x

Not weird at all and your husband sounds like a knob for suggesting otherwise, I'm betting hes a great source of your anxiety if this is the way he talks to you, he should be celebrating this with you

If you've suffered all your life and not been able to leave the house and now you can go and do this, then it's not that wild for him to find a whole new you weird. It's good that you're out and enjoying life, but it'll obviously take some getting used to if you've always been someone who's been home. I wouldn't go straight to 'he's the weird one how dare he' nor 'this is weird I shouldn't do it'. Just manage his expectations so he's understanding how you're changing and then won't find it weird and can be glad for you. Ideally it won't be an unusual thing for either of you very soon and he'll see you doing lots of new things not just having booze in the afternoon, which is fine ofc but he's obviously not used to it and might even think you're using that to ease your anxieties now.

Well i dont think his response or lack of support when you are having a bit of time to yourself is helping your anxiety.
Its definitely not weird stopping for a cold drink.
Is it because it's alcohol? And he thinks you shouldn't? Or shouldn't alone?
People have such warped ideas on these things .
If you have stopped at a cafe type place and had a coffee would that be ok ?

Sounds heavenly. He thinks it's weird because women don't do "that sort of thing" on their own I presume.

Sounds marvellous. Tell DH you'l be home at whatever time he says your dinner will be ready.

Enjoy! And well done!

I'm also wondering which bit is "weird" but you should definitely ignore him

Tell him to do one. I often relax with a glass of something nice after shopping. The only 'weird' thing is him getting het up about it.

I live on my own and if I'm out somewhere and fancy a drink I'll damn' well have one!

Go, you.

Slange var, my dear, enjoy, in fact, have another 🥂

Not weird at all. Cheers OP. Sorry your DH wants to take this moment from you. Does he by any chance enjoy you being trapped within four walls and find it threatening when you discover opportunities for independence?

I often sit and have a glass of wine in a quiet bar or cafe alone - I travel a lot for work and after the long day people watching with a glass of wine in peace is the best relaxation!

Enjoy :-)

I think it’s a perfectly normal and lovely thing to do. And its Really made me happy to think of you doing it. Cheers @LazyLions!

It would be interesting to know the balance of time to yourself between you and your DH. I wouldn't be at all surprised if he has regular breaks, social events, a hobby, gym-time, etc and you have none. However it would also be nice for you to prove me wrong.

Some people think it’s weird to do anything alone, I agree it looks like bliss!

What bit wouldn't you do? I'm still confused about what is weird.

For example, right now, DD has a swimming lesson at a nearby hotel pool. We're all here as we were out and came straight here. DD is in her lesson with DH watching. I'm in hotel bar with dog having a lovely time reading MN with a half cider (no ice). Is it the fact I'm on my own that's weird? Or the alcohol? I also had a tea if that's any better and less weird

I spy a blackboard, anything nice on there to go with your cider? I love a small plate (or three).

He might struggle to adjust but it will do him good. Push back at anything that suggests you aren’t allowed time to yourself. Like all parents, it’s a balancing act.

Well done you for getting the medication, taking it, and getting out and about!

So pleased that you're overcoming your anxiety and have ventured out alone - that's huge. And nothing wrong with a drink in the sunshine on the weekend - I'm going to my friend's home in an hour to sit on the balcony and drink a bit of wine before we go to the theatre - it's summer, enjoy the weather. Although I'm seeing friends today, I'm single, so sometimes I am the ONLY person available to enjoy some wine in the sunshine with! Iechyd da - as we say around my way!

Ice in cider sounds weird! Taking a short time to enjoy peace and quiet with a drink on a Saturday afternoon sounds very normal.

Enjoy your down time, OP, recharging your batteries is especially essential for carers.

It must be that they've put cider in a Cruzcampo glass. Shocking

Not weird at all! I’d maybe try to do it more often! 🍺 Enjoy.

Not weird at all. Enjoy. I do and would eat and drink alone sometimes.

That’s not right , sound like he preferred it when your world was smaller and you were more isolated 🧐

I’m doing exactly the same thing. I have my phone, my kindle, a sun hat and a picnic table in a pub beer garden. Life is pretty good really.