AIBU to feel proud after managing a solo walk?

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I've been struggling with anxiety and agoraphobia since my mum died in Jan. I haven't left my flat for more than a few minutes since her funeral in Feb.

I've just walked around my block six times by myself and didn't panic. Feeling very proud of myself at the moment! I know it's on a tiny thing but it genuinely feels like a huge accomplishment! 🥳🥳😁😁

You go girl!

Absolutely incredible OP hats off to you! Keep up the great walking it is also very good therapy!! Xx

I could have typed this myself apart from losing my mother.
Im planning on going for a long walk tomorrow so 15 mins through my estate then come to a back foot path of the county side, i just have to get past the estate first.
plan.

Full battery earphones claire weekes playing.
Bottle of water, lunch box backpack.
And focus.

Sounds stupid lol.

I think that’s a huge step (ha) that you have taken…. Also best form of exercise. So sorry for your loss xxx

Well done you! One day/walk at a time. You're doing great. I hope you had good weather for it too x

That’s brilliant. Go you.

Sorry for your loss.

You had a moment of clarity and you grabbed it! Well done!! 💞

So sorry for your loss.
You did amazing, it took a lot of courage, as someone with social anxiety, even walking into a pub or whatever someone else may do without a thought is a big deal to me at times.
Your Mum would be so proud!
Sending you a big hug in congrats, and it’s a cliché, but….U got this!

Very well done, you should feel proud.

Sorry for your loss

Well done!

Well done OP, I really mean that. I've been in the same position many moons ago and it's hard to get out of. Keep going, only YOU can make this better.

well done OP! You could have done it just once and still been proud of your achievement so to keep going six times is amazing!

Maybe try at a different time tomorrow or when you're next able to go out? I went for an early walk the other day because I had to be out of my house - I'm never usually an early riser but was surprised at how nice and crisp it felt!

I love this post op. And another a few posts up who’s also going for a walk. It’s the small things you do in life that make a big difference. It may not feel small to you now but keep at it and it will feel like a piece of cake.

Well done!

Amazing-try to do it everyday, even if it's raining but don't give yourself a hard time if you miss a day. I think you'll do it though!!
Its a really great start. 💐

Well done, I hope it's the first of many such.

Aww how fantastic 💐 good on you OP

You are amazing and your strength is recovering! I don’t know if you play video games but my kids are obsessed with Zelda Breath of the Wild and I see your hearts and stamina increasing

I suffered agoraphobia for maybe a decade after bereavement, it’s awful and very misunderstood in my experience. I couldn’t travel on escalators, couldn’t stand on train platforms or go to the cinema or concerts, the silence and the deafening sound of the emptiness around me.

I wouldn’t have believed that I could recover but I have. And you will. Time heals, be kind to yourself and celebrate every small step forward

That's an incredible achievement - well done! I genuinely mean that because I would really struggle to do it so I know how brave you've been. I'm so sorry for your loss.

You should be very proud of yourself.

I can only say that is wonderful.

Well done!! It always makes me well up seeing or watching or hearing about people who confront their fears head on - and all the more so when they end up beating them. It’s so courageous. I’m proud of you too, OP, and I haven’t a clue who you are. Out for coffee next!!

Well done! I can imagine your mum beaming with pride watching over you ❤️❤️❤️

You should be so proud of yourself thats amazing I suffered with agoraphobia and did some exposure therapy and its really not easy. I hope you've treated yourself to something for doing it.

Very well done OP!

From a fellow CPTSD agoraphobia anxiety illness sufferer.

it starts to get easier with time.