I feel extremely sick whenever I leave my house, what can I do?
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Create a routine when you leave, such as checking for your keys, phone, and money in that order, or anything else. Make sure to take a bottle of water or snack with you if you travel to work, job, or even for a walk.
Anonymous
June 29th, 2017 2:08am
Have you been to see a doctor about this? I know the thought of leaving your house when you have had experiences of feeling sick when you leave, but it would really help to talk to a doctor about this so you can get professional advice.
Well first it really depends on what kind of sick you're feeling. I assume you're talking about being homesick though. If that's the case, a few things you could do is warm yourself up. Go outside one day and walk away from your house. Don't go anywhere, just walk outside. Allow yourself to escape the shell that your house provides, and learn to break away from those chains.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2017 3:04pm
This means that you are anxious. If you feel this way you should talk to someone on 7 cups or you could talk to a therapist
Anonymous
November 15th, 2017 5:21pm
Try to drink a glass of water and maybe have something small tgo eat before you leave. Make sure you've got everything you need so you don't stress, and maybe practice easy breathing or mindfulness before leaving the house.
Anonymous
November 17th, 2017 2:09pm
Take things one step at a time. Do not pressure yourself. One step forward is a good step. It would also be extremely helpful to get someone you are comfortable with to take you to some counselling for this.
I feel it too. I spent the last 3 months avoiding going out of the house as much as possible. But my friend was adamant about taking me out of the house, so she said that what I could do was try finding stuffs I love outside of my house. For example, i love books, so she suggested that I go outside and browse books in actual book shop rather than marking them as want-to-red in goodreads. I also found tickets to a book fair, so I went there and volunteered as well. So, for me, it is easier to leave the house when it comes to things I love.
Anonymous
November 23rd, 2017 2:51pm
I believe it is best if you try to reach a doctor as soon as possible because they will know whether anything is wrong.
Anonymous
November 30th, 2017 10:17pm
Your probably experiencing anxiety. It’s so amazing, and helpful to have 7 cups. Cause you can talk to your coach every time you go out, so you can get your mind off of the sickness.
Take a deep breath. Tell myself it’s going to be okay. Talk to a counselor or a therapist, too ease my mind of things.
Anonymous
December 31st, 2017 8:03pm
Consult with a close friend or family member to go somewhere, and continue practicing leaving your house (at least a few times each week). Try not to isolate yourself when you aren’t required to leave, and take any appropriate opportunity to do things away from home.
Staying inside the house is depriving you of social connections, work opportunities etc'. The longer you stay inside the harder it will become to leave the house. I think that you might benefit from consulting a professional.
The feeling of being sick can be stemming from an anxiety associated with being outside of your comfort zone, AKA your home. You can try different goal-oriented techniques to help you release the tension associated with this. Bringing something with you from home, or mantras can help.
Take deep breathes, focus on something that you love doing to seeing such as nature or a funny movie. Remember the task at hand on why you're leaving the house and reward yourself when you get home.
Anonymous
February 1st, 2018 9:19pm
Find what makes you sick and try to turn it to be a positive experience. Seek medical help if needed
You are experiencing anxiety. You can try meditation or relaxation techniques that help you understand better the kind of emotions you experience in a particular siituation.
Maybe you can bring something that reminds you of your home so you don’t get sick? You can also try and tell yourself to breathe.
It sounds like you might be suffering from some kind of anxiety. Are there any other factors besides leaving your house that might cause you to feel this way? Are you going to work/school/an appointment? Do you worry about being around other people or is it just a fear of being outside? Seek advice from a doctor or someone close to you.
Anonymous
February 15th, 2018 6:56am
Figure out what calms you down the most, it may take some trial and error but you will get there. Whenever you have this feeling use your calming method.
If it is anxiety based you could try grounding yourself before leaving. I also often find that preperation is key for making me feel calmer- making sure I am not rushing so everything is ready the night before.
Anonymous
March 28th, 2018 1:52am
May I suggest that this is a possible symptom of anxiety. You might meditate on the cause of the anxiety and speak with someone knowledgeable in the management of your symptoms.
Anonymous
April 4th, 2018 2:10pm
Talk to a health care proffessional about how you're feeling and what the best practice would be so you feel comfortable leaving the house
As someone who dealt with this I can that listening to music through headphones can be a huge help.
I think if you try and find something positive about being outside, it might make it easier and give you something to look forward to instead of dreading it.
Water drink water. Make sure it’s literally ice cold . Cold water numbs the nerves which will relax the anxiety
Before you leave your house do something that makes you happy. Talk to someone about why you feel that way. Then practice mindful skills before going out.
This could be your anxiety. This happens to me all the time so I bring a backpack with me and inside is my phone and headphones to listen to calming music and a pad of paper and pencils in case I want to write down how I am feeling.
Take a deep breath think about positive things and think about your day ahead. Carry mints just in case you feel queasy.
I put my ear buds in and blast my favorite music. It makes me feel safe, enterained and my space feels protected.
I also feel sick when I leave the house its a mix of anxiety and anxiousness just take a deep breath and try to count to 10 slowly then you will feel a lot better and calmer
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