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    Feeling sorry for my children

    Hi,

    Yesterday was just awful.

    I have been dreading the school holidays in case the children need to be taken anywhere, anyway at the weekend it was agreed that my son could have a keyboard so after phoning round we located a good deal and I thought I would be brave and drive 20 mins into town and get the keyboard with him.

    As soon as we got in the car the shaking started, I felt so sick, had my normal safety things, carrier bag (in case I am sick), rescue remedy and tissues! All the time we were driving I kept saying to my 8 year old son, are you sure we cant do this tomorrow, etc. He was determined we should go, and told me to try really hard for him, I was so scared, managed to park the car and walk to the shop but felt so ill - I thought I was going to pass out as my legs were like jelly - we paid and walked back to the car - I felt really upset about the way I had felt and just cant see an end to this - why do I feel like this every time I have to go out?

    My son was really kind and kept telling me I had done so well, but it didnt make me feel any better, felt rough for the rest of the day and feel really tearful today - why is life so hard sometimes?

    sorry to go on and on.

    Take care

    Lisa p

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    Hi Lisa

    You did well and should be proud of yourself. Children are more tougher than us and I bet your son is now playing away with keyboard happy as larry. Congratulate yourself its always a step in the right direction you did it well done

    Mandyx

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    Hi there and well done! I class this as a huge success. You fought every single one of your fears, you felt absolutely awful and yet you did it!!!!!! Of course you felt bad after, you must have used all of your energy to get there and back, as for the tears, sometimes they can relieve so much tension. Your son must be very proud of you. You have proved to yourself that even though you thought you would faint, you never, your jelly legs held you up, i believe many people will read this post and be inspired by it. many thanks. xxx

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    Hey, you did it, be proud of yourself, don't look on the negative use it as a positive, you went, you felt awful, but YOU DID IT!!!!!.
    Just keep reminding yourself that even though you felt terrible nothing bad happened to you and you beat Mr.Anxiety, he didn't stop you from doing what you had to do.

    Take it easy for the rest of the day and keep telling your self how well you did.

    You JFDI, WELL DONE.

    Love
    Trac xx


    'Live your life with arms wide open, today is where your book begins, the rest is still unwritten'

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    WELL DONE,, i can realy feel for you thats justhow i am, my kids are 15, 12 so they have lived with me and my "feeling funny" for years now ..be proud of yourself you did it and didnt put it off.xx

    jools xx

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    Hi Lisa,
    Its fantastic that you faced going to the shop with your son,you should be really proud of yourself!
    Keep telling yourself how well you done,ive two children who have missed out on so much because of my anxiety i wish i was as brave as you!
    Have you read any claire weekes books? She describes very well how anxiety nad panic attacks affect us and how to overcome them.I think they would really help you!

    Take care xx

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    Hiya Lisa -
    You know tho - your son being there must've been just what you needed to help talk you thru. You made it !!! It's a victory everytime you push thru that panic and still carry on with life. It does get easier believe me.
    Don't feel bad for the kids. Everyone on the planet needs support sometimes .... even us Supermoms - lol
    He saw that you made it thru and that is so important not just for you but for him too.
    Take care

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    hey Lisa
    Well done yu did it despite how you felt. My daughter is fantastic about my panic too. Just keep your up it will get better
    Take care

    Daisybun


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    Hi Lisa,

    I know you felt terrrible, but you did it!!! You did'nt run away and thats the main thing, it will get better and better as you try and do more. My son and daughter are so sweet to me, when were're in a shop they always ask if i want to wait while they queue up for me, but now i won't let them, i've got to face my own fears which i'm getting there very slowly but from last year i have made great progress and so will you.

    Keep it up.

    Marie XXX

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    Hi Lisa

    well what a triumph, you not only managed to drive in but also go to the shop and talk to the assitants and pay and then drive back all woth your son in tow. How many positives is all that. You should be proud of yourself for the success, you should also be planning your next excursion it will be easier all you have to do is tell yourself you did once you will do it again. well done.

    Keith

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