To think this isn’t that weird

[LazyLions]

Suffered with anxiety all my life. Finally found medication that helps. Usually I wouldn’t leave the house alone however today I’ve come into my local town to post some parcels and do a bit of browsing. I’ve just popped into the bistro and currently having a glass of cider with ice (it’s very warm here) DP rang and thinks this is weird.

I’m a SAHM with an incredibly hard 5yo autistic DS and this feels like heaven🤷🏻‍♀️ Would anybody else do this or is it strange?

Cheers by the way🍻

It sounds lovely to me. Enjoy and don’t let your DH ruin it.

I would totally sit in peace with a glass of wine!
He's just jealous 😄

Sounds like heaven to me especially when you have children. Enjoy x

Enjoy!

I’m jealous!

What could possible be weird about this? Your husband sounds weird.

Not weird. Crack on and enjoy your "me-time". Also, treat yourself to something in the shops. Your DP should be pleased you are getting a break.

It's not weird. You're having a tough time and grabbed a moment to yourself. Don't let your husband ruin it.

Well done you. Have another one on me ! Cheers 😃

Thanks everybody😊

Sounds amazing. And a huge achievement given the past difficulties you have described. Don't let your husband spoil it.

Of course it's not weird. I'm surprised he isn't cheering you on for getting out of your comfort zone and enjoying something nice.

No it's not weird and it's nasty of your DP to make you feel otherwise, given that leaving the house at all is usually a struggle for you.

Have an amazing bit of me time. I'm often solo in cafes.

This is great news. Ignore DP. U enjoy the occasion. Hopefully you wi be able to treat yourself like this again.

Not weird and totally deserved. Looks lovely and relaxing. x

Totally not weird!
You first mistake was telling him if he’s prone to being a fun sucker…

Definitely make this a regular thing. Some time to yourself and a bit of peace in the day will do wonders for you!

It's also perfectly fine to have a meal and a glass of something nice by yourself.

I'm glad the meds are working for you. 💐

I would totally do that so if it makes you weird then I am too! After struggling with anxiety for so long, it’s amazing when you have those moments of realising you’re doing things others do without a thought, so you enjoy OP!

If a bloke did it, no-one would bat an eyelid.
Enjoy!

My ds works on the coast. We live 10 minutes drive away.

o often drop him off and walk for 3-5k, sit at a cafe on the beachfront with a coffee and my kindle and then walk back to the car and go home.

It’s really good for my MH and I do t suffer with MH difficulties so I think if this works for you you should do it more often.

@LazyLions i used to sit in the pub with a pint and the paper sometimes just to get some peace when my sons were little. Enjoy your time you deserve it x

Brilliant!

whats more weird is being served cider in a cruzcampo lager glass

What bit is weird? Being out on your own? Having a drink on your own ( funny as men seem to be able to do this all the time)? Or the ice in your cider?.