popsy
30-05-08, 18:48
If people have read my posts before they probably know poorly i have been for the last 5 months with severe anx/panic/depression and agraphobia at times.
Ive been putting off visiting my mum who lives 2 and half hours away in the car (round the dreaded M25) for the whole of this time as i felt there was no way i could cope with it. :scared15:
Anyway, the time came on wednesday for me to have to go and visit her (i couldnt make excuses anymore) along with my two young children and partner. I was dreading it for weeks before, was so worried about it, the long journey, staying away from home, no safe place etc etc.....
But finally i did it!!! And do you know what, it was fine, yes i had some anx but it was controllable and no worse than at home, in fact i think less!!!
Claire Weekes talks of a change of scenery as a break for a tired mind and its soooo true, i feel so proud of myself, i feel different, i feel like ive truely given my mind a break, i dont know why, i cant explain it, but i do!!!
Its as though my anx didnt associate itself so much with where i was, there wasnt the triggers there or something....maybe?
I just wanted to tell people on here and the great friends i have made here too, I DID IT, i stayed away from home for three days and i truely enjoyed myself!!!! :yahoo:
Im not expecting to be cured or for my anx to never return, but the slight relief i am feeling at the moment is bliss!!!!
So thank you for all those who encouraged me to go and texted me on my travels....and do you know what, if i can do it, anyone can!!!!! :hugs:
:bighug1:
Ive been putting off visiting my mum who lives 2 and half hours away in the car (round the dreaded M25) for the whole of this time as i felt there was no way i could cope with it. :scared15:
Anyway, the time came on wednesday for me to have to go and visit her (i couldnt make excuses anymore) along with my two young children and partner. I was dreading it for weeks before, was so worried about it, the long journey, staying away from home, no safe place etc etc.....
But finally i did it!!! And do you know what, it was fine, yes i had some anx but it was controllable and no worse than at home, in fact i think less!!!
Claire Weekes talks of a change of scenery as a break for a tired mind and its soooo true, i feel so proud of myself, i feel different, i feel like ive truely given my mind a break, i dont know why, i cant explain it, but i do!!!
Its as though my anx didnt associate itself so much with where i was, there wasnt the triggers there or something....maybe?
I just wanted to tell people on here and the great friends i have made here too, I DID IT, i stayed away from home for three days and i truely enjoyed myself!!!! :yahoo:
Im not expecting to be cured or for my anx to never return, but the slight relief i am feeling at the moment is bliss!!!!
So thank you for all those who encouraged me to go and texted me on my travels....and do you know what, if i can do it, anyone can!!!!! :hugs:
:bighug1: