i actually went to work!

[henri]

hi everyone,

just wanted to share a bit of good news with you all - i've been off work for a couple of months now because of my panic attacks. i had a few really bad ones while sitting at my desk and since taking my sick leave i've developed mild agoraphobia.

but on friday - after months of hibernating - i made it in to the office for an hour! i was so nervous about it - would i freak out the moment i got there? bet they're all secretly talking about me etc etc. also, wednesday and thursday were really bad days for me, couldn't even walk to the end of my road and back.

i got my boyfriend to drive me to work and back (couldn't quite face getting on the tube), gritted my teeth and sat there for about an hour. as it turned out, everyone was really nice to me and noone made too much of a fuss, i just sat there quietly reading a few emails and stuff. it was a struggle at times and i had a couple of hairy moments but whenever i felt the panic coming on i just did my breathing exercises and downed some bachs remedy stuff!

anyway, i still don't know if it's going to work out with me and my job in the long term, but at least it's made me realise that not everything is a total disaster and that i can sit there for a bit without having a panic attack.

sorry for going on a bit, it's just i still can't believe i did it!

take care everyone,

henri x

[jude]

Well done Henri,

Its so good to hear stories of success on the forum. Keep reminding yourself that it was a lot easier than you thought and you will be back at work for good in no time.

Jude x

[~S~]

That is brilliant news Henri!! Well done!

[8D]

Luv Sarah xxx

[nomorepanic]

Henri

Fantastic news - you did so well:D

Take it a step at a time and maybe go back part time for a while and build up your confidence to going back full time.

Bet you are chuffed with yourself now[:P]

Nicola

[seh1980]

Well done Henri!! :) You should be very proud of yourself. It's amazing what we are capable of, isn't it? :D

[Karen]

What great progress Henri. Take it slowly and don't rush back too soon.

Well done!



Karen



It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.

[FAN]

thats great news, hopefully you can build on it keep us posted

fan x

[bluebottle]

Brilliant henri,

You have shown real courage, I'm so pleased for you.

Regards,

Blue
--
Japanese Proverb:
Fall seven times; stand up eight.

[lainey]

Hi Henri

Well done you!

Elaine x

[Tracy68]

Good on you Henri, well done.
Keep up the good work :D
Tracy
xx

[jo-jo]

Great News!

Well done Henri, thats great progress - be proud of yourself.

Best wishes

Jo xx

"courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear"

[maxine]

Brilliant news Henri,

You should be very pleased with yourself, you done really well.
Keep up the good work.:D

Take care
Maxine

[mico]

Hi Henri

Great news.

Hope you're still being positive this week too ;)

mico

[Meg]

Henri-

That was a great huge step of progress !!

Keep doing something each day to help yourself.


Meg
www.overcominganxiety.co.uk
You cannot conquer fear until you have learned what it is you're afraid of. The enemy is ignorance. Vivian Vance

[fretty freda]

a massif well done to you

i am in your shoes now i am contenplating returning to work soon p time but DREAD GOING THREW THE DOOR WHAT IF I HAVE FORGOT MY JOB OR I AM REALLY SLOW AT IT ?

[Southern_Belle]

Great news Henri. I would continue to take it a little bit at a time as long as you feel comfortable. You should feel very proud.

Hugs,

Laura

[Lindalou64]

Thats Exellent Henri Keep Up The Good Work.....linda