Guess I should be proud

[mw0929]

I have become somewhat of a recluse since my anxiety has gotten worse but today I went out all day. The first store I went to, I felt like I was going to pass out and I just felt so off. It slowly got better as I forced myself to face it and stayed in the stores. I'm home now and really happy I made myself get out. I guess it just gives me a little hope for some normalcy in my life.

[SunnieDebris]

Good for you! Congratulations!

[mw0929]

Good for you! Congratulations!

Thanks Sunnie!

[amy09]

There you go! So proud of you! I do the same, when I'm at a restaurant and i feel anxious after eating thinking I will get sick or something but I force myself to sit it through. It makes us stronger and im happy you stuck through it :)

[Cara1989]

Aww I'm so happy for you! Keep it up!

[deric]

That's awesome, keep up the strength

[sandyrdh1]

Great job!

[angieproc1977]

Well done its hard but sometimes you just have to force yourself ...great job x

[mw0929]

Thanks everyone! It's a small step but I hope I can keep moving forward. **Fingers crossed**

[alankay]

Good job and not an easy task. A very good sign too! Alankay

[trinidiva]

That's great!!!! Just take baby steps and you'll be fine!!!

[phoenix1]

I have become somewhat of a recluse since my anxiety has gotten worse but today I went out all day. The first store I went to, I felt like I was going to pass out and I just felt so off. It slowly got better as I forced myself to face it and stayed in the stores. I'm home now and really happy I made myself get out. I guess it just gives me a little hope for some normalcy in my life.

Thank you for your lovely welcome. I agree with you, you should be proud. Hopefully you will get the opportunity to try to repeat this process. I have heard it said that the key to success lies in the repetition of the process. By the way, I truly believe normalcy is a wonderful concept, as it acknowledges that things may not turn out perfectly, but can turn out manageable and may be even better than what may be normal for other people.

[Saldav]

You go gurl! That's great. I know how hard that is. I can't stand being in stores. Good job keep it up.

[mw0929]

Thanks everyone! I have to say I'm starting to feel like my old self and it's great!

[phoenix1]

thats really gr8 news