Anxiety being outside?

Does anyone else experience this? I’ve always been an adventurous person, I LOVED being outdoors, could never stay home, love nature and exercise koring different areas etc. Lately I’ve noticed when I go out (by out I mean just outside, or going into the office for work, not anything major) I feel weird and like I don’t want to be outside by myself at all. It’s only when I’m by myself. I LOVE going out with my partner and the kids, find it so fun and would go out everyday with them if I could, but going anywhere on my own now makes me feel weird? I don’t know the word or what this is, I feel like I’ve become very antisocial and reserved, but only on my own? I went to work in my office today and just being outside and by myself made me feel lonely and sad?

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I’m on medication to go out of my house alone, when I’m with my mum, brothers I’m ok but when it’s just me and my son my anxiety is through the roof

@Sam so sorry to hear that! It’s not like I can’t handle it, and going out with my kids is absolutely fine etc, I just don’t *like* going out by myself anymore if that makes sense? It’s strange because I always loved to have my independence and explore places by myself

Agoraphobia?

Is it after having a baby you’re feeling this way? If yes, I understand that it can be overwhelming being outside alone with a baby. I feel the same way. But i try to walk outside slowly making myself comfortable and my baby gets used to walking.

For me I feel really "on" and "alert" when out with my son or other people but when I'm by myself I'll forget things or feel very anxious or drive to the wrong destination. I told my husband I shouldn't be allowed to go out alone lol. I think it's nervous system dysregulation though

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