This weekend, my close and extended family wanted to go out to Black Angus to celebrate my and my uncle's birthdays. I was really nervous because, even though they are family, my extended family doesn't really know what's going on with me right now. I was nervous to go to a restaurant, sit with a bunch of people and eat, and make it through the whole thing. My mom said I didn't have to come if I wasn't up to it but I felt like if I didn't go, I was giving in to the anxiety and letting it control my life (not a good pattern to start).
So, I went, and it was nice. I sat next to my cousin and his girlfriend and it turns out, they are both dealing with the same thing. We sat there and talked about it for a good 45 minutes. She got over her anxiety by changing her lifestyle/diet/exercise but with NO meds! I have such hope that if I just treat my body like a temple, I will be rewarded with hapiness and comfort.
It's so nice to meet people who can relate...who know exactly what you're going through. I feel like I have a new friend...new inspiration...new hope.
Go me!
Dinner at a Restaurant
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You go girl!...or boy. But ya, out on the streets are so many possibilities to not be alone. Sounds cliche, but you're not unique in you're suffering. I have yet to find others that can relate to me other than a handful of people. And I have yet to find my "soulmate" But, heck, I'm only 19 and have a long ways to go. Right now is pretty stressful b/c I have to work on college apps for transfering. Just keep your head up and do what you do.
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That's wonderful! It is a great feeling to know you are not alone. I've recently moved to Las Vegas and was very nervous about meeting people. One of the girls I've met is going through similar, if not more severe, anxiety. It is so nice to have someone to talk to about it. Plus I've gotten to tell her about this program and I think she's going to try it