I'm SOOO proud of myself!!!!! :)

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Registered: 12-28-2003
I'm SOOO proud of myself!!!!! :)
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Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:17pm
I made myself a hair appointment this morning. While I was sitting in the waiting area I started to feel uneasy. I felt that 'pre-panic' feeling coming on. My heart rate started going up, I started to feel hot and clausterphobic. I was prepared to let the receptionist know that I was feeling ill and would have to leave. But, I made myself stay. I took it minute by minute. I did belly breathing. I prayed. I sat there for nearly 15 minutes before it was time to get my hair cut. Well, by the time I was getting my hair washed the panicky feeling was long gone!!!! I totally overcame it by myself without having to leave. And I got my hair cut and I enjoyed visiting with the hair stylist and the other ladies. I'm so happy!!!!!!!!!

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:22pm

Excellent!!! Congratulations!!!! It's really hard sometimes to realize that if you just sit there that the feelings will pass. I know when you were done, you felt like a million bucks!! Way to face your feelings!!! Woohoo!!

Chrystal

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Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:41pm

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 12:50pm

WAY TO GO!


You are such an inspiration to many of our community today! Wishing you continued success! (((hugs))) jan


 

 


 



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Registered: 11-22-2005
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 1:35pm
Great job!!!! I've experienced the same thing in the hairdressers chair and I couldn't figure out why. Congratulations on sitting through it and conquering the fear. I bet you look terrific too!

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Registered: 10-12-2004
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 2:05pm
Way to go, now you feel good and look good too!!! I sure know about those feelings, I had them today also!
Brenda
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Registered: 12-28-2003
Tue, 12-06-2005 - 2:40pm

Thanks everyone! :)

It feels so good to know that I can do it. Hopefully next time I experience anxiety and I can be reminded of today and know that it is possible to get through it. I'm happy to be an inspiration to others on this board. Many are an inspiration to me as well. :)

And yeah, I got a new hairdo! :) Cut off about five inches to around my shoulders and it's so fun to style! Just in time for the holidays. :)

Jennifer

"Oh, that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evi