I went to London... just!

[Nibbles]

Hi all,

I didn't really want to post this because I don't consider it much of a success but a friend said I must (they know who they are lol!).

Over the last few weeks I've been really anxious about a trip to London to see the men's semi finals at Wimbledon (we even had second row seats!). The semi finals were yesterday and although I didn't make the tennis I did try and travelled down to London from Manchester.

On Thursday morning I got up and was retching because of nerves so really didn't know if I could go. After much thinking I felt I must at least try because it was such an opportunity. My Dad drove Mum and I to Sheffield where we caught the train with minutes to spare. On the train I was really anxious and tried to block everything out by snoozing.

When we got to St Pancras we took the tube for several stops to Paddington and walked the 5 minutes to the hotel. I got into our room and felt both emotionally and physically exhausted. I was still very anxious and panicky which meant I couldn't manage to eat a thing. Unfortunately I felt I couldn't stay so we came back home on the train.

Obviously I'm very disappointed that we didn't get to see the tennis but my friends have told me that I tried and what I did do is an achievement. I guess this is true seeing as I was anxious on a train journey into Manchester the other week which is only half an hours ride. I'm considering having hypnotherapy and will be speaking to a friend who has some training next week.

Lastly I want to thank my Mum for her understanding and being a real rock through the whole ordeal as always.

Thanks for reading,

Mike

[Ellkie]

Hi Mike!
Good you wrote i as it is a great achievement. I was trying to go to London few times but it was unsuccessful. I was living there 3 years and that is where I started to get anxiety. I will try again soon. Buy congratulations! You did well

Ellkie

[london]

if you went on the tube you did so good , i was born and live in london
and i hate the tube so pat your self on the back

[Southern_Belle]

Hi Mike,

A huge well done you. I do think this is a success story because train rides are not fun and quite scary and take a long time. You were brave to get on one and fight your anxiety all the while. Then to take a tube, again an ordeal, in London which is a huge city. As I recall the tubes are packed full of people and again go very fast in dark tunnels. This would be a great place to cause anxiety. I think you did fantastic to get through all this. So, it was a success! I'm so glad you posted this and good luck on the hypnotherapy and let us all know how it goes, can't wait to hear about it.

Love and hugs,

Laura xxx

[Piglet]

While you continue to try, so you continue to succeed my lovely!

Proud of you !!

Love Piglet

[milly jones]

aww mike so proud of u hun

its so good to hear successes

id never go london hunny

ur so brave

keep at it, make tennis goal for next year and then post again 2009 and we can celebrate again

lots hugs

milly xxxxx

[pips]

Mike Sweetie,

You did do really Good Mate.

That's such an achievement in itself going to London especially on the tube to they panic me no end.

You did so well and I am really proud Mr N

Take Care Mate,

Love & Wishes,

Pip's X X

[kazzie]

Hi Mike

A huge well done on your efforts

Kaz x x x

[funky chick]

Hi Nibbs. Just wanted to say a big well done at what you did achieve by just getting to London and even on the tube i for one could never have done that. sending you hugs and again well done.

[Nibbles]

I just want to thank you all so much for replying with such encouraging words, it really does help. It's a pleasure to know such lovely people.

Take care,

Mike