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I agree with @Monique. Also, if you don’t feel safe in your neighbourhood, maybe consider moving someplace else in the meantime.
@Monique I haven't got the money to start counselling but thank you x
@Sara it's not my neighbourhood that I find hard it's literally just everywhere I go I don't feel safe
Would you feel better about a playgroup? Plenty of churches have them. You can even find a carpool arrangement with other moms with kids to get there.
You might be able to get help through IAPT which is free counselling services offered by the NHS?
I’ve been like this for the past 2 years. So absolutely know how you feel. I can’t offer much advice because I stay home all day everyday. But please message me if you wanna talk. I’m 35 and 3 kids one on the way. Maybe we could help each other xx
Or - maybe try putting the CBT practices into place without the counselling and see if it helps at all? The idea is to change any unhelpful thoughts or behaviours... So for example when you go out in public identity the primary thoughts you have and ask yourself if they are based on fact, if they help you to achieve your goals, and if it helps you to feel the way you want to feel... If not how could you reframe those thoughts?
https://www.smchh.co.uk you can self refer for cbt therapy. They do video calls so you don’t have to leave home to do it. 12 weeks worth an hour each week. Hope this helps 🤦🏽♀️
I meant 🥰 not 🤦🏽♀️ was typing to quick 😂 xx
Have you tried counselling to talk through your fear and see if they can help with some CBT?