Bryn Powell
23-03-04, 19:53
I have lived in Madrid for two years and have avoided the Metro for that time. Today I have taken it twice and although I was quite uncomfortable, I survived it! Flush with my new found confidence I even went to a supermarket which I have also avoided in the past (my wife has always done it,) and I had no problems.
A few years ago (before my panic attacks started) my job entailed a lot of flying within Europe and I HATE flying.It wasn't so bad if I was on my own but if I was with colleagues it was terrible. I wondered what my colleagues thought when a usually affable and relaxed person turned into a grumpy, sweaty wreck, who gripped the armrests in terror! One day, myself and three colleagues flew to Milan, I was by the window, Julian in the middle and Chris my boss was in the aisle. We were all silent at take off and once in the air Julian said "God, I hate flying!" I mumbled "Me too." Then Chris said "I'm terrified." We all turned to look at each other and spent the rest of the flight discussing our fear and what made us nervous. It was so good to be able to talk to someone about the fear and that's what makes this site so good - talking to someone who understands!
Once again, thankyou[8D]
A few years ago (before my panic attacks started) my job entailed a lot of flying within Europe and I HATE flying.It wasn't so bad if I was on my own but if I was with colleagues it was terrible. I wondered what my colleagues thought when a usually affable and relaxed person turned into a grumpy, sweaty wreck, who gripped the armrests in terror! One day, myself and three colleagues flew to Milan, I was by the window, Julian in the middle and Chris my boss was in the aisle. We were all silent at take off and once in the air Julian said "God, I hate flying!" I mumbled "Me too." Then Chris said "I'm terrified." We all turned to look at each other and spent the rest of the flight discussing our fear and what made us nervous. It was so good to be able to talk to someone about the fear and that's what makes this site so good - talking to someone who understands!
Once again, thankyou[8D]