Small steps in your fight against anxiety and panic

Lyn,

I agree that the worrying just doesn't quit all on its own. That's why I really like megie's idea of watering the jar also. It reminds me that I always have to take care of and nurture those little green shoots of progress so that I can hang onto the gains that have come through baby steps, rather than having them wither away through lack of care.

Now if only the little pine tree I tried to rescue from the landscaping contractors this fall would respond the same way! :( Poor little thing. It survived the winter in the house, but once I set it outdoors last week, it turned all burn and its needles are falling out. (Picture that tree in the Charlie Brown Christmas special.)

Bravo to you for the biking and beating the smoking habit. Wow! That is worth beaucoup chips!

percycat

Megie..thanks for sharing that story. It doesn't sound wierd to me at all, but a lovely way to release fear.

Lyn, keep on that bike sweetie!!! It must be tough to kick the cig habit after so many years..but cutting down is great

Kitt..a dog show? that sounds great..tell me more

keep posting these succesess (spelling??) It helps us all to keep trying. I'm proud I just sat through a three hour class without once getting panicky and wanting to jump up and leave..phew!

Percy cat,
Chips and chips coming your way, Did you want to play in the high stakes poker room now that you have so many chips............ Keep on, you are doing wonderful.
Hugs
Kitt

Hi all, well I called on of my good friend that I worked with and have been avoiding and told her today that I am having a hard time right now and I wanted to let her know. She was very sweet and she listened and did not blow me off. So I am proud I picked up the phone and made the call instead of hiding from her. I am working at unisolating myself. ( Is that a word?)
Nacho Chips would be fine with salsa sauce.
Megs,
My granddaughter's show Dobermans in competition and I go to the shows when I can and hold onto which ever dog is waiting to go into the ring. Sometimes it is a couple of the Dobies. My granddaughters are 14 and 17. They have been showing since they were 7 years old.
Thats my life............I am the dog holder. I could help you with Roos if you need any help in Austria...............LMBO. That fairie show up yet?
Hugs to all
Kitt

Am so happy and proud of ya all and yeppers the chips ( STEAKS) (texas sized steaks ) are a piling up like lego blocks
Keep them close to you to remind self of your success and also know that YOUR post just may help out 1 or more ppl here...........

**Percy...AWWWWWWWW......I can see the Christmas tree of Charlie brown .poor thing......
Good going on your progress.....

......Lil sis.....I am SO proud of you it is truly fantastic what you have gone and done and the talk with your friend as well .Kudos and Chips........Big sis

.......Sis........Hoping you are doing so much better and I am also hoping we do get to yakking....Sis

Sweet Megs.....I am so proud of you for NOT when that doc did and said what he did ......you deserve an ovation as well as tons of Chips........luvs.....S.I.S.

.......Tony n Barb....High tootin and I am so glad you have been out and about so much sounds like you ARE living in the moment my friend....YES your post is very inspirational and Thank you for posting it .I know it will help SOMEONE I know it will.....Plenty of chips for you and Barb too ......Say hello and take care ..
All others I am so pleased to see SO many successes ......it truly has hit my heart.......
Thanks for sharing them as they will help someone else I am sure of that

Luvs and have a good day and God Bless
Big sis
Sis
S.I.S.
Lyn

Kitt,

That's a great move on unisolating yourself (I think it's a fine word, even if you are the first to create it)! I'm sure your friend was glad to hear from you, and I hope you enjoyed the talk enough to want to keep it up.

Tony,

Hurray, my friend! Back in the saddle again! I'm SOOOOOOOOOO happy for you, and now you get to pamper Barb a little in return. Steak chips aplenty!

Love and hugs to all,
percycat

OH Kitt did it, she bought herself something she really wanted and it is therapy for me, it will give me incentive to get out of the house.
I bought a brand new Dodge Caliber 2008 in Inferno Red today. I have been thinking and wanting a fun car since I downsized to my ole granny car in Jan of 2006. So I am on the road again. I have been tying to give to the kids and grandkids but I decided to splurge on me................
My hubby supported me 100% and now with the new car my wonder dog can jump in the back and I can take her with me. In my old car she could not get into it. I love red, my favorite color.............red just makes a statement.
I used my chips to pay for it...................
Love yas
Kitt

Hurray!

I saw that you were logged on , Tony, and I just had to RUSH right over to see how you were doing. That's fantastic news! You and Barb must be tickled to death! Good for you with the "scat" therapy. That works for me sometimes too.

Ohhhhhhh, I'm so happy for you that I could pop!

Love and prayers
percycat

Tony,
You did it, kudos for you and chips too. I am glad you took control and chased away the pit bulls. I am also glad those pit bulls were not wearing lipstick cuss then you may have had a real hassle on your hands..............
Keep it up as you are making great strides.
Gentle Hugs to you
Kitt

I say that you ALL have earned so many CHIPS.....whilst I was away..........Proud of you all
Red is my fav color and I am glad you bought it with your CHIPS
TONYYYYYYYYY
Yahoooooooooooooooo
I really am so dang happy for you my friend and I know you made Barbs day as well.........
I also hope you continue on this upward spiral........
My thoughts and prayers for you on the 22 nd my friend
Say hello to Barb for me plz
God Bless...LYN

Lyn,

Bravo to you for still being able to cut down your smoking without the Champix! What determination!

I'm sorry your fibromyalgia is causing you problems right now, but glad that you're learning new ways to deal with it.

Hope you have a pain-free and great day!

Love and hugs,
percycat

Lyn,
You have earned not only chips but many blessings for what you go through and how you handle it. I am so proud of you and feel honored to have you as a friend.
Chips Ahoy.
Hugs
KItt