Originally Posted by sleepie
I am often afraid of being laughed at or criticized but that's just because I was brutally humiliated all the time growing up.
Although I didn't experience the same type of trauma as you growing up, I did feel humiliated and shameful with my childhood trauma. That experience makes going out of my apartment difficult. I feel extremely vulnerable and exposed when I out and about trying to do things that I either need too or enjoy.
So I do like Live dose.
Originally Posted by Live
I was resistant to doing that...but once I am out I know it helps.
It stimulates brain chemicals. Vitamin d helps with this also.
Even If I just go to the cafe and get a drink and hang there and read and chat with the waitress a bit......that is very, very good for me.
It's just getting dressedc and out the door that is hard.
I figure if I keep it up....it will become a healthy habit.
It dose make getting out easier knowing that I can get out even tho I'm feeling afraid. Its good to feel some accomplishment when I work through my fears.