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Poppy, I'm so sorry to hear about the gun incident near where you live :hugs: That's hardly something conducive to lower anxiety. With it being a problem you have little control over, that's not helpful either. Let's hope the police can clamp down on it in the future.
That said Carnation is indeed correct, you are a very resilient young lady!!
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Thank you Fishman, you are too kind. Hopefully they can step up security down there.
It’s another hot one today, but unfortunately I also have a dodgy stomach so I messaged my boss and asked if I could work from home. So at least I don’t have to go out in it for now.
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Yesterday I got stuck for an hour chatting to someone in the street. I thought my legs were never going to hold me (mind talking) but they did. I also didn't waver off to my normal daydream thoughts. I made good eye contact, listened and joined in. That's a biggie for me. :yesyes:
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That’s wonderful Carnation, well done! :yesyes:
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Well done :yesyes: Were you remembering what Claire Weekes said? That your legs will always hold you up. You don’t suddenly lose your bones or your muscles. Yes they feel wobbly but they’re not going to give way.
My eyes start glazing over after more than 10 minutes talking in the street. I don’t know how you stayed sociable :D
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I don't know how I did it either darksky, it just happened.
Claire Weekes is so helpful darksky.
I also like the one where she says "I'll take you by the hand and guide you". I'll be probably posting many references from the great lady.
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That's brilliant Carnation. Well done you!! An hour would seem like eternity for me.
I did have two books by the renowned Claire Weekes, but can only seem to find one. Its 'Peace from Nervous Suffering'.
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Thanks fishman.
I think I have 3 books by Claire Weekes.
I have no idea how many she did.
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I’ve got 4, I think that’s all she did, one of the books (Forgot which one) as a different name in America...
Mine are...peace from nervous suffering
More help for your nerves
Self help for your nerves
Latest help for your nerves....
A very clever and caring lady, and well ahead of her time.....
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Hello,
I hope its ok for me to join in the thread. I joined NMP almost 10 years ago when I was really suffering with bad anxiety. I made some good friends and now after a few health issues, I reached out to Carnation in a panic who has always been such a big support.
I'm currently waiting to see a cardiologist after being urgently referred as a result of an arrhythmia being found. I get periods of very high heart rates which have really freaked me out, and the stress of it all makes it worse too. How anyone copes with anxiety on top of a physical health condition, I'm yet to learn!