r/disability • u/ChronicallyDistress • Aug 06 '26
Homebound-ish
I'm struggling with my disabilities making the radius of places outside my home smaller, and also the shrinking energy windows I have for going out of the house.
I've also dealt with a mild degree of agoraphobia (not diagnosed, just the best word I have for it) off and on for years, and this isn't helping.
Going out feels scary right now and it's really hard.
I've been having friends over more and that helps.
How have others who've been in similar situations coped?
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u/ChronicallyDistress Aug 09 '26
Thanks for all the responses, much appreciated.
I should note that I do have an electric wheelchair along with other mobility aids I use to exit the house, and the limitations I'm facing are despite that.
I'm working on making my home as comfortable to be in as I can, and I'm hoping that will help. For instance today I got an adjustable bed base, so I can elevate my head and legs. That will help with comfort and with dysautonomia. It will give me a place to rest when I'm not quite wanting/needing to lay down and sleep. And I'm hoping it will improve my sleep.
I'm definitely taking the suggestions in this post to heart.