So today I was sitting alone sort of bored. So I decided to go out into the garden shed and play my flute. I love playing in there - it's peaceful and soothing. So, I have general anxiety, but I'm extremely afraid around people and all social aspects. Whenever someone knocks on the door I will hide and wait for them to go away.

So, I grabbed the door key and had just turned it in the lock, when a silhouette appeared through the blurry glass of my front door. I panicked. I decided to dart away and hide as usual but as he knocked on the door I realised that the delivery guy had definitely seen me.

As he knocked on the front door, my dog went ballistic. (she's a rescue, and is as wary around strangers as I am.) so, I bearded her into a side room and opened the door to greet the complete stranger in front of me. I smiled and took the package, saying thank you. I then shut the door. This was the first time I managed to do something like that. And I was extremely happy with myself.

(usually I will wait for the parcel to be left at the doorstep or there will be somebody in the house with me to answer the door for me, especially if there's a parcel someone needs to sign for)

It's a small thing, but I thought that some of the people here may understand how much of a big thing this was and share some of my excitement.

And yeah. I'm extremely happy. I'm really proud of myself. I'm honestly going to try and do it again sometime!!!