Do you, like me, hardly ever leave your house? ?

I am able to go out and do but am very aware that I just like to be at home or at our lodge where I am at the moment. It worries me because my mum had mental health problems and didn't leave the house for about 10 years, up until her death.

We've had a very difficult 9 years so I need to feel safe, and home or here are the only places where I do. We go out shopping which I'm happy to do and for meals but it's always a relief to get home and close the door.

I joined a choir a couple of weeks ago with a friend, on the day I was going for the first time I nearly talked myself out of it but with Mr. S.'s encouragement decided to give it a go.

So glad I did as I'm really enjoying it.

I know that some of you have no choice but to stay at home and reading this thread has reminded me of how lucky I am that I can go out, so a BIG thank you to everyone whose posted here.

I’m one of those who prefer to stay at home. I arranged for everything to be delivered in lockdown and have kept to those arrangements, so I don’t have to go out shopping. My lovely dog is old and very wobbly on her back legs now so I don’t walk her, like me she potters around the garden and seems happy, loves her food and still enjoys her toys but I know one day that will change and we will have to bite that difficult bullet.
I honestly have no desire to go out. We usually go out for a meal one evening when my son and daughter in law come to stay but otherwise are content at home with gardening, books and other hobbies. Neither of us is particularly keen on socialising and, having rescue dogs, we haven’t been on holiday for a good 15 years but really have no desire to. We’re happy but active albeit definitely less so than before the pandemic.

I promise faithfully to start tomorrow.

I'm sorry you're housebound Fanny - I know your DH is older and has been very ill, is that why you stay at home?

Fortunately, at present, I'm in good health and out and about every day and would hate to be housebound - of course that day may come as none of us know what's around the corner healthwise.

For those who are able but can't be bothered can I urge you to make a bit of an effort! Even I, with my usual spring in my step attitude, can have an off day when I can't be *rsed to go out due to the weather or whatever, but I just know that this can lead to reclusiveness, particularly if you live alone.

I think the gloomy weather makes it even more important to get a bit of fresh air and exercise.

Teacheranne: I have lost 4 stone and got 2 new hips over the past 3 years. It can be done and it certainly has improved my physical abilities.

Sorry yes, l meant CEV, my apologies.

I made a point of going out every day over lockdown, because I knew I could only too easily fall into the habit of not going out at all

Isn't the correct term CEV ie Clinically Extremely Vulnerable ?It is what I use for my DH

Sorry I do not understand what ecv is. It is not a known medical abbreviation.

Thank you for this thread Fanny. I can get out and do so with my dog 3times a day. We don't really go anywhere though as my dh is ecv and his immune system is comprised.
I feel guilty if go out and leave him behind at home, so tend not to go.
It must be awful for those of you that cannot even get out into your gardens or live alone. We live on an estate that is mixed private and housing association. The ha has done nothing during these past 18 months to sort out problems here from what friends have told me.

Anniebach

JaneJudge I live in a council bungalow so have to wait for their ‘care and repair’ dept , a builder who has a contract with the council has checked the doors and agreed to carry out the work, even measure up, I have to wait until the dept tell him when to carry out the work.

It is a nightmare dealing with it all isn't it? I am grateful we live in a country where adaptations are carried out to council property but when it is urgent and we are waiting months, it is very frustrating. My dd's OT has put in an urgent request for minor works in the meantime as she has fallen out of the door whilst we have been waiting

Of course, I am not allowed to fund or do works myself so it is just a matter of waiting. I hope you get them sorted out soon so you can go outside

JaneJudge I live in a council bungalow so have to wait for their ‘care and repair’ dept , a builder who has a contract with the council has checked the doors and agreed to carry out the work, even measure up, I have to wait until the dept tell him when to carry out the work.

I am not housebound, I can get out and have a car to drive places. But my mobility is very poor and I am in pain every step I take so walking is difficult as is standing in queues. So I cannot really go shopping unless I can park right outside and just pop in. It means that I tend to stay at home a lot as I get very anxious about how I will cope.

I live alone so it can get lonely but I try to keep occupied with reading, crocheting and trying other crafts. I have a garden and do sit outside but I struggle to maintain it, everything has to be done sat down! Luckily I can still manage to get to WI meetings and join in with most activities.

I really must lose some weight so I can start the process of getting replacement knees, I know being overweight is adding to my problems and causing other health problems.

I miss you too

Yes Anniebach - I must shrug off this utter lethargy that is taking over - not good.

Hello Jane! I’ve missed you!

By the way, have you tried the M&S gin yet?

Anniebach, are you waiting on a disabled facilities grant too? Ours was processed in February ad we are still waiting (also to lower doors - not on my house, my daughters)

Fanny, could you use a mobility scooter? Not that I am forcing you out if you don't want to or can't!

Thanks everyone. I haven’t caught up with all the posts, but I’m really glad that I started this thread.
It’s almost like a secret society isn’t it?
It’s not that I don’t mention it, but it’s a bit of a source of embarrassment, or maybe even guilt

I’m more or less housebound. I can’t go out by myself, and since I have no family living near that mostly means I don’t go out. My son visited this weekend, which meant a rare outing. He is very tall and strong, and can haul me in and out of his car. My local friends are all little old ladies ? like me. (Note, I am not little. I am quite tall.)

Luckily I quite like indoor pursuits like reading, browsing the Internet and watching television. Some people would suffer much more than I do.

After days of gloom we have actual sun here today Charleygirl5. I'd almost forgotten what it's like so it's good to see. I hope some of it spreads your way soon.

Fanny
I know you have some health issues, but do you and your husband drive?

May I say to those who can go out if only for a short walk please go out, can’t be bothered to go out can lead to unable to
go out

Not if you are happy living that way CrazyH

Sorry Scones. It would appear I cannot even read now.