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Hey Guys,

I thought I would start a post where we can tell each other our recent Anxiety or depression Accomplishments.Just name something s) that you have experienced recently in relation to your anxiety or depression that you are really proud of. We spend so much time sending ourselves negative messages lets share our positives. I am really proud of myself that I was able to ride in the car yesterday with my husband as he drove over the innterstate bridge(which I hate) without having a panic attack.

I'm proud of myself because...

I started writing my lab report and I haven't deleted the entire thing yet.

I was honest today with my new therapist.

I was assertive! I took the initiative to finally go to the apt office, shove the lease in their face and complain about my annoying neighbor's violations.

I think I finally gained some insight while doing the homework for session 3.

I accomplished all of this today.

I had a meeting last week, and usually another gal picks me up and we go together. Well she was running late so she asked me to meet her in a town that we go through to save her time. This town is six miles from my town. I get anxious when i have to drive and more-so because I would have to return home later in the dark--scary.

I did it. I drove both ways. I was terrified at first but i told myself i would be ok. When I got home i gave my husband a big hug and said i did it. He knew exactly what i was talking about. He was just as excited as i was. His support has been phenominal. I lucky for that!

Congrats!! You should be really proud of yourself! i'm taking a train tomorrow even though I've psyched myself into feeling anxious the second I step on to one so hopefully I'll do it with as much confidence as you!

Recent accomplishments for me are starting a new job and not walking out even though I felt like I wanted to, and going about an hour out of town three times over the weekend without freaking out.

I love this post! Even though I finished this program 5 years ago..I am still accomplishing a lot.

My two recent accomplishments are becoming a volunteer at the CT Humane Society. I've always wanted to work with animals so when I saw something on TV about it, I quickly applied. I went by myself to orientation, my interview and every week after being accepted. It is also 30 minutes away and I went all by myself w/o having to have my fiance drive me there so I could "see" how to get there. Saturday we had an East Egg Hunt and I made the local paper I've made new friends and talk to stranger...all things I never would have done before.

I also got the opportunity to go to Providence for the weekend in 2 weeks. A friend from high school invited me...who I've only seen once since we graduated, but we keep in contact through myspace. I'm a bit nervous, but I am pushing myself out there because I don't want to miss out on a good time, simply because I'm nervous of spending the weekend with her. I'll be going with her...so she's driving...staying in the same hotel room...so HUGE steps. I'll be sure to come back and tell you about the great time I had

Jenii

You made me smile with your assertiveness. Actually it made me chuckle out loud. Good for you!!

Lynnie M.

I am proud of myself because I have been able to get off of Lexapro and Klonopin, without any trouble...or at least without anything I cant handle.

This is a great post.

I'm proud of myself for going to my physical therapy appointment yesterday. I had put it off for over two weeks and finally decided I had to commit. I was nervous but half way through I stopped caring about the nerves and it felt so freeing.

I am proud of myself for cutting back on caffeine
and sugar, being able to calm myself down and talk
myself out of an anxiety attack by controlling my
breathing.

I am proud of myself for recognizing my negative responses and I am working on improving my reactions and responses by being less affected.

I am also proud of myself for being positive and
not dwelling on negativity with positive self talk.