Anxious but bored and lonely

[Batsypatsy]

Long time lurker here, but not posted before.

I have long term problems with anxiety and depression. I'm unable to work at the moment as often I can't leave the house. I'm a single parent and have only a couple of friends who are too busy with their own lives to visit.

I mainly watch tv but I'm very lonely and bored.

Can anyone help suggest what I can do to stop the boredom? What do others do who suffer with anxiety and can't leave their home?

I can't study due to lack of concentration and I also have very little money. I try to walk a bit when I can leave the house. I can't make arrangements to meet my friends because they get annoyed that I often cancel due to my anxiety.

I also have physical disabilities that prevent me exercising, walking is about all I can manage most of the time.

Thanks for any suggestions. Please don't be too harsh, I've been trying to change things for years but I'm really struggling.

Also, google any local therapists who may just ask for a contribution rather than full fee. There is one in my nearest town, I think they have student therapists

I'm old enough to have 2 teenagers. I didn't know you had to be old to knit.

I can't walk into a room of people I don't know

www.sewandso.co.uk/category/top-100-cross-stitch-kits?TRE00049

Try here. Lots of lovely designs. And many on sale at the moment. All you need is included in the kit.

How are you today, @Batsypatsy ?

Thanks. I had a look but they seem quite complicated, I think I'll start with something simpler.

They have some lovely designs though.

Not a great day, both children are unwell so I'm struggling.