I've been away for a while so many of you may not remember me. However, I get panic and anxiety especially when driving (motorways, major A roads), scared of fainting, scared of throwing up (especially when exercising) and worry about anything and everything.
However, just before Christmas I was referred to the new psychologist at the surgery and have been given several challenges to try and a timescales in which to do them. At first I hated him and was scared but in the last week I've:-
Travelled the A33 to Reading and back with no attack (twice) and will be doing it again tomorrow for work.
Done two junctions on the M3 from Hook to Basingstoke jct 7 with no attack (one way). And the M3 Jct 6 to 5 ON MY OWN last Friday lunchtime. Scary but I did it (then got home and had a huge cream donut and cuppa to celebrate) when I finally had stopped shaking.
Got through my pole fitness class without major panic and received a certificate for being the best on the day.
Did the Hogs Back to Goldalming to get to pole class and back.
And last night took my son to Karate and stayed on after for the adults class. Its very diciplined so you cant keep sipping water (nightmare), but I did it. And how good do I feel today.
What a week. Have I turned a corner or is it a one off. Hope I turned a corner.
I wanted to post this success because I think we need some positives in life. Similarly I will probably still get panic and anxiety it wont go overnight, but I hope that my success in one week will encourage at least one person to do at least one thing this week they wouldn't normally. Panic and anxiety is so disabling and unless you suffer, no one understands. I know I need encouragement and praise, and I think others do too to boost confidence in themselves.
Good luck and hope to post again soon.
LK
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