I'm Getting better:)

[Stressed92]

Hiiya,
I haven't had much of a success, but it's a step in the right direction!
I usually just take my dog for a walk to the usual place with my mum, although I still panic. Yesterday I managed to walk him with my friends twice, without panicking and tonight I took him by myself and felt okay about it:).
Tomorrow I am going to walk a bit further and take him to the park, where I am not used to going. Hopefully I won't panic and will carry on taking a bigger step each day!
The advice I have read on here has really helped and I am so greatful for the support.
I know I haven't achieved much yet, but I'm trying:)
Just take small steps every day.
x x

[marie1974]

hey that is brilliant news and im so pleased, little steps is the best way u will be just fine hun. u will get more confident as time goes on and the further u will go, im proud of u welldone xxxx

[milly jones]

well those little steps will soon add up to a huge hike hunny, thats how it works,

so proud of u hun

milly xxx :)

[Stressed92]

Thanks for the support:)
Didn't actually go to the park as it was raining but walked around the streets where I live instead and did it without panicking.
I'm gonna really try to just let my anxiety come and ignore it and hopefully things will get easier.
Amy
x x

[diane07]

Aww amy,

That's brilliant news, well done, you must feel very proud with yourself. Well here's a bit of confidence for you, 5 weeks ago i was doing what you're are doing now, only now i can go to supermarkets, shopping centres, the lot. Keep doing it amy, you will get there.

best wishes

Di xx

[Stressed92]

Thanks for the encouragement..your story really inspires me:)
Hope I do get better in 5 weeks:D LOl
Amy
x x

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Amy,

I think you are doing great as you are pushing yourself out of your comfortable zone a little more each day. Be proud of yourself as you do this. You should take it a step at a time day by day and you will be surprised at how far you go! Well done.

Take care,

Laura

[lorac]

Hi Amy

You should be really proud of your achievements well done. Little steps each day are the way forward, keep up the good work.

Carol

[Stressed92]

Just wanted to update my success:)
I went out to staples last night and although I felt anxiuos, I got through it and was in there for about half an hour:D.
I'm going to the cinema tonight :huh: Hopefully it will be ok.
Will post again about it later.
Amy
x x

[Stressed92]

I DID IT:D
I went to the cinema and didnt panic and actually enjoyed it:D
WOOOOOO
x

[marie1974]

:yesyes: welldone hun, you are just doing so well, u r fighting this head on and thats the way to do it, you will beat this and come out of it even stronger as a person:hugs:

[babes2008]

Wow you're progressing really well, well done you xx

[Stressed92]

Update:D

I Went To A Small Supermarket Today And Was Ok, Will Maybe Go To A Bigger One Soon :huh:.

Thanks For All The Support Everyone:)

Amy
x

[The Fool]

GO AMY!! :yahoo: GO AMY!!:yahoo: GO AMY!!!:yahoo: lol well done!!!:yesyes:

[Lindalou64]

Well Done Amy , Keep Up The Good Work ........wish Ya Well........linda

[beri]

hiya amy

well done hun you are doing so well!:yahoo:
you should be so pleased with yourself!keep up the good work!:bighug1:

jenny xxx

[lorac]

Hi Amy

You are doing very well keep up the good work.

Carol

[Stressed92]

Thanks Everyone For The Support:)
Have Started Counselling and Hope It Will help Me.
I Havent Really had Much Progress Recently Cos I Always Feel Anxious, but When Im Feelin Brave I Will be Back Out There Again:)
Amy
x

[Stressed92]

Since starting my Counselling, I have forced myself to go out more to places where I dont like going. Such as walking through town, the library, walks in the lake district etc. I have also realised that even if I do feel anxiety symptoms, if I try to forget about them and carry on doing whatever I am doing, they eventually go away. I think if we all remember this and dont let our anxiety stop us having a life, then it might help us get rid of it. I'm not saying I'm cured, as I am far from it, but I am definately on the way. :yesyes:
Amy
x

[The Fool]

WOOHHOO!!! yeh!! i told you you could do it!!! and you are yaaaaay!

[dawny]

well done...keep up the hard work...its worth it.