I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
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I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
| Sat, 01-14-2006 - 10:16pm |
HI-
Just wanted to give an update. I stressed out all day today about going to dinner with my friends, had a panic attack, etc. So, I told my friends that I was having a bad day, so maybe we could just order in and stay home. They agreed and were supportive. Then, I don't know what happened, maybe it was the nap I took or the ativan (I'm on xanax and buspar but didn't take the pm dose and felt less spacey) but I said to my friend that I wanted to try and go out to the restaurant. Her husband even babysat for another friend of mine so we could go! I was anxious at first, but my friend's sister made a joke from our childhood that made me laugh so much, I knew I'd be okay. We shared a lot of laughs and stories tonight, and the Italian waiter happened to be an opera singer who sang Happy Birthday to me in Italian and gave me a cake! I would've missed it all if I didn't go. I want to thank you all for your suggestions and support, it truly made a difference for me tonight. I feel like I have had some success with all of this! Susan
Just wanted to give an update. I stressed out all day today about going to dinner with my friends, had a panic attack, etc. So, I told my friends that I was having a bad day, so maybe we could just order in and stay home. They agreed and were supportive. Then, I don't know what happened, maybe it was the nap I took or the ativan (I'm on xanax and buspar but didn't take the pm dose and felt less spacey) but I said to my friend that I wanted to try and go out to the restaurant. Her husband even babysat for another friend of mine so we could go! I was anxious at first, but my friend's sister made a joke from our childhood that made me laugh so much, I knew I'd be okay. We shared a lot of laughs and stories tonight, and the Italian waiter happened to be an opera singer who sang Happy Birthday to me in Italian and gave me a cake! I would've missed it all if I didn't go. I want to thank you all for your suggestions and support, it truly made a difference for me tonight. I feel like I have had some success with all of this! Susan

Sounds like such a fun time!! Glad you were able to go and celebrate your birthday in style.
Way to go,
Lisa
Susan, I am soooo glad you faced your fears head on & went to that restaurant!
Sheri Ann
That is fantasic! Every step is a big step. Its so rewarding when we do things we didn't think we could do. We are all stronger than we believe. Keep up the good progress :)
Candie
Oh Susan!!!
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
out for your birthday! Keep trying don't get discouraged!!
YOU CAN LICK THIS!! =0) Judy
Susan way to go, I am proud of you.
Judy