Maxine's cbt progress.

[nomorepanic]

Max

Things like this happen I am afraid but don't let it knock you back. Yes you will meet people whilst you are out and yes some of them will talk to you. BUT - you didn't die, you felt rubbish but that is all. Nothing bad happened to you apart from Mr Panic coming to visit you but he is always there waiting to pounce.

PLEASE please do it again tomorrow. Don't let this beat you ok - it only gets easier with practice and you need to stick at it.

Big hug to make you feel better mate.
x

Nicola

[Mike26uk]

I guess that God can be a ******* sometimes LOL! Just when you summon up the courage to do something brave a do-good neighbour decides to make herself welcome.

I agree with the above comments that you should forget about what she might think and concentrate on yourself. The fact that you had the guts to go further than planned shows you've got the courage to fight this thing. I think you should also be proud that you decided to be polite to her and didn't just run.

Good luck

no one ever died wishing they had spent more time at work

[maxine]

Thanks guys, i was needing help to put things in perspective, i will attempt to give it another go today, and i'll let you know how i get on(hopefully that woman will stay in her house!)

Thank you for cheering me up.

take care
Maxine

[mojo5]

Hi Max

Sounds like you're doing great.

a) You went up the street
b) You did more - ie talking to your neighbour
c) You did it for 5 minutes ( even though that was not part of the plan )

You get 3 Big ticks as far as I'm concerned. Well done.

Keep up the good work - you're doing great.

Best Wishes.
Mo

[henri]

hey maxine,
i think you've done amazingly well, don't even give that woman a second thought. hope you gave it another go today, maybe see you in chat later.
take care,
henri x

[maxine]

Hi everyone,
First of thank you for your continuing encouragement it's really helping.

Last night i had my fourth session of cbt and i was set another task, i was to go to the top of my street again, but only go as far as i felt i could handle.

Well the brilliant news is that i only got in 5 minutes ago after i went all the way around my estate,(which is a quiet large) with people around saying good afternoon to me, i was jittery but not half as bad as i expected.

I've got renewed confidence, i can't believe i done it, god i'm so proud of myself.. i can do it, i really can.

I have to recommed anyone with agoraphobia does the No More Panic cbt just 2 weeks ago i could't get over my front door, now i'm walking around my estate....Im so happy i think i'm going to burst.

Well i just wanted to share my news with you all, thank you i could't have done this without your support.

I DONE IT!!!!!!!
YIPEEE...

Thank you all

Take care
Maxine

[nomorepanic]

Maxine

That is such great news and great progress!

A big well done to you and I hope you continue to do it again and again.

Big cheer for you[:P][Yeah!]

xx

Nicola

[Meg]

Hi Maxine,

You are doing so well indeed.

Daily walks now . How great is that !!




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

[FAN]

brilliant going maxine keep it up

fan x

[anna_mcgranna]

nice one max! u r making great progress, keep it up and u might get 2 gold stars next week!

x banana x