it is probably worth working through some of that in therapy maybe, personally i have social anxiety (and mild agoraphobia) but it prevents me from doing stuff way less now bc i have talked it through so much and got support :)
the secondary thing is just exposure. you gotta keep trying and then every time something bad doesnāt happen (which, very likely it will not), something really cool/fun happens, and/or when you see other people walking alone outside just fine, those are all more proof you can think of that itās okay to go outside alone.
and finally, make it as enjoyable as possible! setting a route ahead of time, putting on favorite music or a good podcast, wearing a comfy/cool outfit, and having a rewarding end goal (e.g. walk to the park for a picnic, walk to a good coffee shop, walk to a friendās place etc) also help.
May 12, 2025
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depending on what your anxiety is focused on, choose a time of day that feels the safest for you-- for early early morning runs not many people will be out and about, which is something to consider. maybe find a cafe or something that opens early and try and become a regular there? when i had to work super early in a city i found a coffee shop that opened absurdly early and became a regular (quietly, with not too much human interaction) by ordering the same thing every time. i found that having a goal safe spot to keep moving toward kept my anxiety at bay, even when i was scared of something on the way-- just kept moving toward it. researching my route/place ahead of time on google maps or equivalent helps too. also consider- would music help or not help?
May 12, 2025
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Any time you can, try to do whatever youāre doing in the sunshine! If you have a deck/porch/yard start going out there to play on your phone, read, eat lunch out there sometimes for fun, paint nails, make jewelry, drink coffee or tea, write, research. There are so many things that can be done outside, try to start telling yourself thereās no reason to just sit inside on your phone when you could be outside in fresh air.
Whenever I was in a period where it was harder to make myself do things, I always found that even if it felt like a chore to get up and go outside, once I was out there it always felt great. I also love going on walks with or without headphones and just maladaptive daydreaming.
Maybe once you get into a habit of getting out more little by little youāll find yourself enjoying it and doing it more habitually!
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i have OCD and anxiety and have been loving living alone for 2 years! but i also have a tendency to ruminate a lot. music is one of the biggest helpersāi have a speaker and will have music playing when iām doing tasks like cleaning and dishes. having a good book you can get immersed in is great too because you (or at least i do this lol) forget ur in real life. and if youāre living in a walkable neighborhood go try out local coffee shops and stores! great places to meet people
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