PLEASE Post your Successes.........It Does Help New Members .....Your Stories

I too am so proud of you and I am glad you had the input you did from our Kitt ........

YOU did the best for all around IMHO

Luvs
LYN

Lyn,   Yes, I am so happy that I listened to Kitt's input - I was very valuable and I agree that I made the best decision for him.  I have to say that I actually do feel proud of myself that I made this decision and was actually able to go the school w/o too much A/P going on.  I have to go the school again on Monday morning to set up his course schedule and plan for the year.  He came home from school yesterday and was very excited, even he already has homework and an English project to work on - LOL.  Thank you for your kind words, you are so helpful and so postive.  It helps me to know that I did make the right decision for him. Dan,   I think you have done remarkably well over the loss of your beloved dog.  Remember that it takes time to get over a loss like that and you need to go through the grieving process.  I feel that you are indeed making success with this because you do feel better, your mood is ok, you haven't had any panic attacks - so yes, you have made success and be proud of yourself about all of this.  I know that I am very proud of you. Wen

You are most welcome Dan!!  Keep up the good work!

Wen

Dear Lyn,   Thank you for the kind words of support, I love hearing from you.  Sometimes, I feel as though I really haven't gotten too far in my treatment, but I do realize that it's all baby steps and that's just the way it's got to be.    I am so glad that you have become so very positive and are feeling good now.  Of course we all know that we will continue to have bad days here and there, but we are all learning how to cope with them in a better way using various techniques (whatever works best for each of us).   Now, I have another bit of success to share with everyone and I have to say that I am so proud of myself on this one - I trying not to sound like I'm bragging or anything like that - I'm just sooooo very proud that I did this.  My oldest son, has really stepped up to the plate by being extremely supportive and wants to help me with getting better in any way he possibly can.  So far, he has given me rides, when he is available, to places that I need to go - especially to the new school for my other son.    But when we were getting ready to go the school this morning for a meeting, Ryan asked if I wanted to drive.  Well, let me tell ya, he TOTALLY caught me off guard on that one.  I've been talking about getting back behind the wheel again, as I haven't driven since I was in the hospital in July.  I just haven't felt ready to do that until very recently.  So after getting over the shock of him asking me, I said sure.  He said that any time I felt too anxious/overwhelmed to just pull over and he would take over.  So I got to drive this morning to/from the appointment and I even made a very quick stop at the grocery store and then drive home.  I think I did well, felt somewhat anxious, but it wasn't overwhelming me.   Thanks for letting me share this with you all - this was HUGE step for me and I am so glad that I did it.  I'm still going to continue driving with someone with for a while in case I have an attack or something.  I want to feel totally comfortable before I try driving by myself.   Hugs to all, Wen

Lyn, Thank you, thank you, thank you for your great words of support.  I'll admit I was a little scared at first but it didn't take long to feel better.  I'm just so proud of myself for not backing out and saying no. I am also very proud of my son Ryan for being so supportive and helpful.  He really is an awesome kid (guess I shouldn't call him a kid any more - he'll be 22 next month).  But up until all of this has happended, he was involved in his own world and occasionally would come over to visit.  But now I see him often and my heart just overflows with joy that he is such a respectful young man and wants to help his mommy.    I will also pass onto him the you are also proud of him. Okay, time to stop braggin about my baby (ooooo - that would really get me hurt if he knew I said that - HEHEHEHE  ). Wen

Ya I hear ya Cait despises when I call her my baby girl especially around her b/f

I had a bad crohns day today and she came in made supper and he ( b/f) BBQ'd for us all ....I pretented to eat but with not much success and then did dishes washed floor and all things i would have done at end of night

I too am so proud of her and Ryan

SHHHHHHHHH
They need not know we call them our babies ....I have a 32 yr old son that doesnt give me time of day UNLESS he wants something ya know

AGAIN sis .........BE PROUD........I am

Well i have some new sucsess,

Today i went for a walk to the beach, then to my dads, but only stayed there for a few mins felt very anxious, and then i went to my daughters school for the fist time to pick her up and saw her teacher, i was anxious before i left but once i got there i was ok stayed there for around 10-15 mins, then came home and went for another walk to the beach, and this time for the first time i walked along the water for 5 mins..

So im pretty happy with my progress so far,hope everyone else doing well as well..

((((((((HUGS)))))))) to all..

Kudos to both of you.........you are making it one step at a time.  Keep it up and keep posting.

Hugs

Kitt

Well, although I'm feeling anxious about it, it is a success. I had an interview at the start of the week and received a job offer. I somehow managed to get it over someone with a lot more experience than me (I say a lot more...I have zilch experience!), so I suppose that's quite good.

I believe we are ALL doing our best and should be proud even if we do slide a bit .....
WE always come back and we have each other ........

THanks for posting all


Luvs
LYN

stkitt said...
Lyn is so right. Keep on everyone and believe in yourself. You are a worthy person and deserve happiness so post the good here. Noting is to small to celebrate.
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So true, especially that last part

I did it, my presents are all here and wrapped.  I never went to the mall one time............I love the internet. 

I spared myself the stress of roaming the huge MOA (Mall of America) in search of who knew what.

Merry Christmas to me.

Kitt

Finally, some success to share!  I've had an amazing 5 weeks or so, feeling great, getting out every weekend, it's been so nice.  During this time, I did all the Christmas shopping with my husband.  I was able to go every time and be there to pick out each present.  Last year, I went out twice the whole month of December, so this is a huge improvement.  We've even eaten out three times in restaurants, haven't done that in a very long time!  All the presents are now bought, food is in the fridge for Christmas eve and day, so now we can just sit back, make some hot chocolate, watch the corny Christmas specials and relax!  Yea!!!  Hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday season!