Does Leaving Your House Seem to be More of a Problem in Retirement?

Ken Anderson

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This is AI, but it resonated with me, particularly the first part, because this is how I feel. It's not that I am afraid to leave the house or because it's painful to go somewhere, but going somewhere seems to be more of a chore than it once was. A simple thing like going to the store to pick something up that I want is likely to be something that I'll put off, put on a list for my wife to pick up on a later date, or order it from Amazon. Something like driving across town to the store seems like a trip. When I have a doctor's appointment, it seems like my whole day is planned around it, although the appointment itself is likely to last only half an hour. I'll feel like I can't plan anything else for that whole day because I have a 10 am doctor's appointment.
 
Absolutely. I hate going anywhere anymore, particularly if we have to get into Houston traffic. I've always been an introvert and love being at home, and both have increased with age. The stupid covid pandemic never even bothered me because I never wanted to go anywhere anyhow, so "sheltering in place" was right up my alley.
 
I can't go out very much now anyway, but if we have to go anywhere by car that's very built up and busy I get very anxious.
I cannot cope with today's roads .

Might sound stupid but I always say a prayer of protection as we are about to set off . I name each of the occupants of the car and include the car itself.

It's years since I went into a town centre to do any shopping.
Again, the hustle and bustle is too much for me.
 
Absolutely. I hate going anywhere anymore, particularly if we have to get into Houston traffic. I've always been an introvert and love being at home, and both have increased with age. The stupid covid pandemic never even bothered me because I never wanted to go anywhere anyhow, so "sheltering in place" was right up my alley.
My sentiments too Beth.
I'm also an introvert and my home is my sanctuary . I hate anyone knocking on my door.
I loved lockdown. Could quite honestly live like that forever.
No cars on the road , the wildlife coming out of the shadows .
Just my cup of tea !
 
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