getting out the 1st time

Tofte · Post by **Tofte** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:05 pm

I can have often thought it would be so nice to be able to do anything I wanted without having to deal with the anxiety. Maybe you could keep walking when your husband is home until it becomes more comfortable or try going for very short walks when he is not home, take a cell phone with you if that helps. You did great this week.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 2:39 pm

Nana of 4....I suffered from agoraphobia, lived in a constant state of panic, accompanied by depression for 21 years of my life!!!

I took the program, faced my fears head on...Rode out those panic attacks and they subsided!!!

I am sooo proud of your accomplishments, and you should be too...I know exactly how you feel because I have been there and done that!!!

Wishing you the very best!!! God Bless!!!

BTW...If you will read my postings, then, you will understand that I had made myself a prisoner in my own home, also!!!

energy · Post by **energy** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 7:03 pm

Hi Nana of 4!! I am extremely happy for you as well...So courageous and brave!! Very motivating for the lot of us!! Keep on trying because you are already succeeding!!

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 2:57 am

Hello everyone

Ok its a new day. Not even gonna think about yesterday. Im heading out to the store with my husband. Its nine miles each way, I can do this!
Thanks for all the encouragement, I am going to keep all your praise in my head for positive thinking. Im taking my cards and im doing the relaxaton tape before I go.. Wish me luck!

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:14 am

I didnt make it.

CAlfonso · Post by **CAlfonso** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 4:47 am

Hey Nana,
It's ok, another opportunity will come to challenge yourself and succeed. I know you can do it!

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:10 am

Im going to try for a walk. Meanwhile.. can you please share your stories with me?

Tofte · Post by **Tofte** » Sat Jun 20, 2009 5:15 pm

Nana..........start with baby steps, your children didn't start out walking a mile, start small and celebrate, then a little more.......9 miles one way can feel like a long ways.......if you want to try riding in the car, start out going around the block.......I have learned that I need to push myself past what is comfortable yet not over do.......I will share my story with you after the weekend.

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 3:18 am

Thanks Tofte, I see that you are right about baby steps. I am going for a short ride this morning, not far but I am going to get out every day. Even if only down the block.

Nanaof4 · Post by **Nanaof4** » Sun Jun 21, 2009 5:37 am

I made it!I went riding and only had anxiety not panic and i floated through it.

Later I am going to go for a walk. I am going to use this positive experience to block the negative.
yippee!