went swimming without another adult to hold my hand

[lilly-lou]

Hi,

I haven't been on for a while because I have been in a really bad place emotionally but just wanted to share with everybody what I achieved on Thursday. I actually took my kids swimming without another adult to hold my hand, I usually go with my niece as being with somebody makes me feel a little more confident but she was ill and I didn't want to let the kids down. I am so proud of myself, 3 months ago I couldn't ever see an end to the agoraphobia but this week my first big trip out by my self, something I haven't been able to do since taking the agoraphobia head on.

I hope this gives others a glimmer of hope that no matter how bad the agoraphobia gets, at my worst I was completely house bound and couldn't get to my garden gate for 2yrs that things can improve, it has not been easy and I have had to put in a hell of a lot of hard work but as long as you stick at it and keep doing all the things that make you feel anxious it does get easier. At the moment I am in a circle of doing more that is making me feel happier and because I am happier and a bit more positive I do more so for anybody else who feels like there is no hope, don't give up.

Hugs

lilli-lou x

[marie1974]

welldone hunny, facing our fears can be terrifying but u did it.

you have been through alot but u are strong and u will b just fine and u know im here if u need me matey xxxx

[titchjd]

Oh m8 well done thats fantastic ...what an achievement .
I hope 2 be at that stage soon but never seems 2 get better x

Big Big hugs you have done brilliant x

[HeatherMc]

Well done missus, good for you!!!!!
you have done very very well,

Heather