My Sunday Plans
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
March 12, 2016 8:40pm CST
You will not often hear me talk about plans i have. I am very much the homebody to the extent that I know I need to make a change. I go to work, I come and sleep, I get online, wash rinse and repeat.
The only time I see the outside world is when I am going to and from work, and on two shift breaks. I know how unhealthy it is, and I realize I need to make a conscious effort to distance myself from technology and reacquaint myself with nature, friends and family.
The friends part will be happening tomorrow. I go to work tonight, come home and sleep, set an alarm to wake myself up at around 3 PM, get up and get ready to spend time with a childhood friend turned sister. We do not see each other as often as I would like.
This will be good for me and I can not wait until the hours have passed and tomorrow is here. In the mean time I am taking some serious consideration on limiting my online time per day. I am perfectly content with being a homebody but even I realize when I need to stop my hermit ways and come out of my shell.
Of course I do suffer from social anxiety so there's that.
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@T_gray (7772)
• Salina, Kansas
13 Mar 16
That is great that you are getting out and seeing your sister. It is good for you. Breath through the anxiety. I know it's hard, I suffer from panic disorder and agoraphobia so I understand anxiety all too well. Keep your mind distracted. You can do it, I have faith.
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@Mike197602 (15504)
• United Kingdom
13 Mar 16
I used to have really bad agoraphobia but its got better over the last couple of years.
I still prefer being on my own in my house but I do go out occasionally and go to my sisters every couple of months.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
I feel better when I go out so I can't really call ,myself agoraphobic but I just prefer myself for company moistly.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
@Mike197602 I actually saw the typo but was still feeling the effects of a drink I had earlier(so thought the typo was funny and left it) . "Dirty Bong Water" not sure what was in it but it was good.
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that typo is funny
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
14 Mar 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum
Oh I see working at night and sleeping during the day would make it a little harder.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
This is probably true. It's not as easy with me as I work at night so sleep during the day. It's easier for me to make the excuse not to.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
13 Mar 16
I am a homebody lately too, well with my boyfriend so when it's time to hanging out with friends ~ I have a little anxiety too. I hope you have a great time hanging out with your childhood friend/sister! 
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
I am glad I am not the only one. It is different with her, but I think that is because I have known her for so long.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
13 Mar 16
Yes life is for living my friend. I understand how it is easy to get sort of trapped in due to social anxiety.
I hope you have a wonderful time now with your sister.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
It can be a vicious cycle sometimes. I know that it wouldn't hurt me to go ut (even if it's just for a dinner by myself) but I always convince myself I shouldn't / couldn't.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
14 Mar 16
@ScribbledAdNauseum Know me too the same friend. Did you have a nice time with your sister?
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
Not legally. We've known each other for 15 years, and well she's like a sister to me from all the crap we've been through together and separately. She's much more than a best friend.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
14 Mar 16
It is even worse when you are always busy. There is always an easier excuse to be had because of it. "Oh well I am tired so I'll just stay home." Even though you know it would be better for you to go out.
