How to Stay Out Without Burning Out

In this episode, I talk about my struggles with and solutions for a dilemma that has plagued me throughout this recovery journey: reaping the benefits of staying out of the home without creating unnecessary friction.

From the very beginning, I recognized that I almost always felt better when I left the apartment and usually felt worse when returning, mostly because I was stuck inside most of the day due to fatigue and other issues.

Little by little, I found ways to stay out of the apartment, sometimes burning out as a result, but over time I hit upon a few options that were sustainable.

If you, like me, have found it challenging to keep yourself outside while dealing with exhaustion, derealization, anxiety, or a host of other symptoms and conditions, then please consider some of the answers I've come across through trial and error.