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Posted 3/23/2012 11:35 AM (GMT 0)
I've got a big test of my will power coming up tomorrow (Saturday)night. I bought a ticket to a comedy show at one of the big theaters in my city aaggeesss ago. I'd nearly forgot about it. now it's time :S. I'm stressing a bit already. Luckily I bought my ticket early so I had a lot of seat choice. I got a box seat with only 2 people beside me so hopefully I won't feel too trapped. at least it's not in the middle of a main row :) I love this guy so hopefully i'll be to busy laughing to freak out. I've recently started CBT so at least this will give me a chance to put some of those new techniques into practice ;)
Posted 3/23/2012 2:26 PM (GMT 0)
Bella,

I hope that you have the time of your life at the show!!! I have been to a few concerts that I was concerned about in regards to anxiety, and it was totally fine...you get distracted and are having such a good time, that the worries tend to get pushed aside.

If you get in a troublesome spot...absolutely, use those CBT techniques right away, so that the fearful thoughts can't get a foothold...you can do it!:)

Let us know how it goes. Steps like these are what build our confidence, so envision having an awesome and anxiety-free time...and it will happen.

S.C.
Posted 3/23/2012 4:27 PM (GMT 0)
Bella,

How wise you were to buy a box seat ticket.  I know you are going to go to the comedy show and have a good time.  Give yourself permission to step into the lobby if you feel anxious and use your CBT skills to help you through any anxiety.  You have the power within to face your fear and let it pass by.

Enjoy the show !

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 3/23/2012 8:10 PM (GMT 0)
Nice! Have fun! As said give yourself a break if need be and stretch the legs. But I myself have been very anxious going to sporting events and then sitting in it. But as soon as it begins, it all usually fades away for me.
Posted 3/24/2012 5:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys. I'm actually getting more excited than scared now :)
Posted 3/24/2012 11:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hey Belle....

Have a great time!!! I am going out with some girlfriends tonight which will be my first time really out anywhere in about 5 weeks...well out anywhere with someone other than my Mom or sister......so, I am looking forward to it. Week 5 on the Zoloft and I feel my confidence coming back!! :)

Have fun!!!
Packer
Posted 3/24/2012 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
Bella,

Good for you, go and have a great time!...It's usually the case that you get distracted and anxiety diminishes. I bet you have a great time and this could be a stepping stone in confidence to try other things.

 

It's doing things like this that create great memories, when we avoid things we miss out on making good memories and at least for me, it's good memories that make life special....now go and laugh till your face hurts!!!

Posted 3/25/2012 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
I had a great time last night and NO PANIC AT ALL!!!!! WOOHOOO I was so happy. the fact I was laughing so had I had to use my asthma inhaler probably helped ;) I even stayed a bit longer and had some yummy mango and passionfruit cheesecake in the coffee shop to reward myself after. Hope you had a good time too Packer.
Posted 3/25/2012 3:08 PM (GMT 0)
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Awesome news BD!!!  I am so glad that you went and had a great time!  Well done.  I had to smile at you needing your inhaler from laughing so much...talk about "It only hurts when I laugh"

So I am looking for my piece of mango/passionfruit cheesecake...it's got to be here somewhere...it really would make a great breakfast turn ...okay, next time you'd better bring me some!

High fives,

S.C.

Posted 3/27/2012 11:31 AM (GMT 0)
Lol If you're ever in my part of the world SC I'll shout you a piece :) Thanks everyone
Posted 3/27/2012 6:26 PM (GMT 0)
That's whats up Bella. Have some fun!
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