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Posted 6/13/2007 12:39 AM (GMT 0)
Well, I made the subject baby steps...because, I WENT TO WENDYS TODAY!  My bf wanted a frosty and asked me if I wanted to go with him to get it.  He knows I always say no,but he still asks...anyway, I said YES.  cool    He didnt' believe it, and truthfully, neither did I.  But, I said yes, and I was on my way.

FOR ANYONE WHO DOESN"T GET WHY THIS IS SO HUGE, I have been dealing with agoraphobia for about 2 months now...give or take.

Anyway, I was nervous going out the driveway, and Wendys is about 5 minutes away.  Yes, I felt nervous, but I DID IT!  It felt so amazing, I wanted to cry, and maybe I did cry!  It felt so wonderful to get out.  I know it was somewhere close, but that is why I said BABY STEPS.

So, I just wanted to cheer for myself!!!  And, my first instinct was to get on here and tell you all about it!!! yeah GO ME GO ME GO ME!

Thanks for listening guys!

Posted 6/13/2007 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
CONGRATULATIONS TAMMY!!!

 

I can feel your happiness as I read your post and I have to say I teared up a bit.  I felt the same excitment the first time I got out.   Baby steps is the way to go because it is not so overwhelming.  The first time I got out was to a park 5 minutes from my house with my Husband.  It felt so good!

 

Things will continue to improve for you.  You should be very proud of yourself.

 

I'AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!  YOU GO GIRL!!!!

 

Big Hugs,

Mary

 

Posted 6/13/2007 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
good for you. and i'm cheering for you too. woo hoo. great job. i know how huge that is. it's all about the baby steps. woo hoo for you again.
Posted 6/13/2007 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
THANK YOU GIRLS...I AM ON A REAL HIGH TONIGHT!


And, sharing it with you guys was important to me.

THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT!
Posted 6/13/2007 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tammy! Congrats! Going to the mailbox is babysteps. Girl you left the house! Thats Huge! Sounds like you are ready to go shopping for yourself real soon. Dont let fear contain you. Keep moving foward. do the same tommorow nite. maybe add some fries . lol. your safe. you always were... myles
Posted 6/13/2007 3:33 AM (GMT 0)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I guess everyone here suffers from one thing or another and we all need to take BABY STEPS! 

Keep us posted!

HOORAY, HOORAY FOR TAMMY!! yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah

Posted 6/13/2007 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
Congrats Tammy, that's a giant step as far as I'm concerned.
Posted 6/13/2007 12:00 PM (GMT 0)
TAMMY
I am so proud of you
YES you took a step a lil more than a baby step hun but steps just the same
It does help as I have said all along ......there was a thread we had going for sometime on thee particular topic you posted about I will have a look and bring it up if I can find it
Again
PROUD of you
Luvs
LYN
Posted 6/13/2007 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
Whee! That's great to hear, Tammy! ((:
I feel so happy for you! :D
Maybe I can learn from you. (: Taking baby steps.
Thanks a lot Tammy. You helped me too. :D
Best wishes!

lots of love,
Jaslyn. :D
Posted 6/13/2007 1:56 PM (GMT 0)
I went on a search and rescue lol for that other thread back to page 100 but still didnt find it
I will I am stubborn ya know

Capricorn ..............totally lol
Posted 6/13/2007 2:08 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you EVERYONE for the support! Yesterday was GREAT for me.

For some reason, today I am a little achy, more so than normal. I just got up, and yea, I feel tight. I am stretching some, and I took some Aleve. Lets hope that feeling passes. Maybe too much excitement yesterday! Ha ha ha.

My son was with his Dad yesterday, so he wasn't home. Today, when he comes home, I am going to sit outside with him. We will see how that goes!

I haven't had a panic attack since yesterday morning...knock on wood. I had 2 mini ones yesterday morning, and nothing since then! That is great!

I have been reading these posts and some books on panic and anxiety, and it is truly helping. I am far from there yet, but, like I said, BABY STEPS.


Thanks again to all of you who care so much! You guys are the best!

Tammy
Posted 6/13/2007 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
YOU can get just as far sweetie with baby steps as you can with leaps and bounds
and in my opinion
you wont fall back as quick or hard ya know

Keep taking those steps

am with you on this journey

LYN
Posted 6/13/2007 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I like baby steps! They are more safe, ya know? And like you said Lyn, you won't fall back so far. That is true. I just wish I didn't feel so crappy today. That sucks. But I am still excited about yesterday! It felt so good to get out!!!

Hey, does anyone here ever chat? I am not familiar with any kind of chat schedule. I went into that chat room once, but it was empty, aside from like 2 people. Just curious if any of the regulars ever chat????
Posted 6/13/2007 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
We can hold chats will have to see if anyone interested or you can even post a thread about anyone wanting to go to chat thats on you do not have to have amoderator in chat
Only in Scheduled ones I believe

You go girl

Babay steps is da bomb

Luvs
LYN
Posted 6/13/2007 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
I will post a thread about a chat...I will see if anyone is interested!!!
Posted 6/13/2007 2:43 PM (GMT 0)
Hey! I'm on the chat now! With a few others! Go on the chat now. :P
Posted 6/13/2007 2:48 PM (GMT 0)
COOL.
Posted 6/14/2007 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the response struggle! I will probably try to find you later, or tomorrow on the yahoo messenger! We will have lots to talk about I am sure!

I am sorry to hear that you are suffering. It is horrible, isn't it?
Posted 6/15/2007 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
I will do a post in the beginning of next week after I have spoken with other mods for a Scheduled Chat every week if THATS what you all would like
Other than that mods are NOT needed to have a chat ............

CHAT away all ......

Tammy emailed ya back sweetie
Posted 6/15/2007 1:22 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Lyn. And I am checking your email right now, actually. I have been chatting everyday which has been pretty great! I think a scheduled chat would be cool too! let me know what you figure out.

Thanks for everything!

Tammy
Posted 6/15/2007 1:35 PM (GMT 0)
will do hun

luvs ya

lyn
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