Anxiety is up there !

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Anxiety is up there !
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Fri, 04-07-2006 - 4:26pm

My anxiety seems to be getting worse, but only when I leave the house.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-15-2006
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 4:47pm

Oh, Sheri Ann...this must have been a difficult post to write. It can't be easy to feel like you do right now. I'm proud of you for still trying to go out and do things. I have a question for you. Is it leaving the house that's difficult or is it the social interaction that leaving the house involves? Every incident you mention involves talking to people or going to see people, so I just wondered.

It's great that you will have family in the area. It's true that they might want to push you a little bit - have you discussed these new feelings with them? Trying to look on the bright side, maybe their house will become a "safe place" for you to be out of your house but still be around people you feel comfortable with. I've moved recently too, and it definately feels like the rug has been pulled out from under you in terms of comfort level when plopped down in an unfamiliar place.

I'm sending P&PT's your way...I hope your pdoc has some words of wisdom. Remember that you've already taken the first step - you know this is something you want to change and you're willing to work for it. That itself speaks volumes to the strength you possess :)

~Meghan

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 6:37pm

(((Sheri Ann))) I am sorry to hear this): I was in your shoes a couple of times. It lasted for

 

 


 



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Registered: 04-07-2003
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 9:35pm
Sheriann How will you get out of your safety zone??
only ONE way--- getting out yourself!!
You have done this before I know you did!!
What is the worst thing can that happen if you go to the
mailbox? THINK ABOUT IT??? how horrible is it??
will it hurt you?? count the steps with each one
tell yourself GOOD JOB!!! THAT IS HOW I STARTED!!!
BABY STEPS!! YOU can do anything you set your mind on---
I know you can! There is a whole world out there for you
and Ian and your hubby to enjoy TOGETHER!!!
just keep trying EVERY DAY--- please!
if not for you than who else???
I LOVE YOU!! Judy
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Fri, 04-07-2006 - 10:28pm

Jan, I sure got a giggle out of your reply :)

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 11:02pm

Don't worry, Judy, I will keep moving forward.

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 11:17pm

Thank-you for replying Megan.

Sheri Ann