my triumph at IHOP

AdeleS · Post by **AdeleS** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:25 pm

I was rushed this morning trying to make it to church and didn't take my reflux meds this morning. I was at IHOP having dinner with my family, when I had a reflux attack. I was scared, but I talked myself through it and then I was okay. I feared getting sick, but instead of running away from the images in my mind, I said to myself, "I don't need to fear this anymore, I'm okay, It's just reflux and it will pass. I will be okay in a little bit." I just kept saying that to myself and it worked. I am so proud of myself. I almost didn't take the time to even post this, because I felt like this was no big deal. But then I told myself, "Yes, this is a big deal, I did something really cool and awesome and I want to tell the world!" Lucinda says that we need to recognize and give ourselves praise for even the smallest accomplishments. This is the way to self loving.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 2:30 pm

<span class="ev_code_PURPLE">Way to go AdeleS!!!! And double congrats because I am fellow reflux sufferer!!!</span>

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:01 pm

Good for you! you should be very proud of yourself. I also suffer from reflux.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:51 pm

Good for you Adeles it gives all of us hope and encouragement when someone tells us of a sucess. It helps us to keep on going. I too had a sucess this weekend, I went away with a bunch of friends to a womens conference in San Jose. I had a great time even though the anxiety was still there. Way to go, Deb thats what I told myself. God is so Good. Debbie D

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:22 pm

Thanks for all your good wishes. It's wonderful to have so many people to connect with who really understand me.

Ld26angell · Post by **Ld26angell** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 12:53 pm

That is Awesome! I know that it is hard, especially in the midst of others, when having a panic attack or anxiety, to just get through it. I too have issues with reflux and with going away (so, CONGRATS Debbie, too).

I wish you all continued success in your program journey. We all deserve to find a way to be more loving to ourselves. Thanks for sharing. -J