Scared to take my dog for a walk

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Registered: 07-18-2006
Scared to take my dog for a walk
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Sat, 11-11-2006 - 11:37am
I am having alot of anxiety right now. I'm really scared to take my dog for a walk because I'm scared of us getting attacked by a dog who is always loose in the neighborhood. In my heart of hearts I know how ridiculous this thinking is, but I can't help it. I keep focusing on it, what would happened if we were attacked by this dog, what would I do? What would happen if my dog got killed, etc.....and it just gets bigger and bigger. Then I start crying....on top of all this I am Bipolar and I have been a little manic over the past few days. I've been looking on the computer for work at home jobs which are nothing but scams. But, I spend hours on the computer looking at them because I want to have money. Right now I am on disability and you don't get enough to live on that's for sure. I live with my parents because I can't afford to live on my own. Anyway, long story short does anybody have any suggestions on how to get past this fear I have so I can take my dog for a walk without being scared all the time? Take Care, Jena
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 1:36pm

(((Jena))) You CAN do this! First, just in case, have a back-up plan. Can you carry a cell phone to call for help?

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 2:25pm

(((Jena)))

Sheri Ann