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Posted 9/28/2014 4:20 PM (GMT 0)
I have travel agoraphobia. Afraid to travel too far from my home/"safe place."

Testing the waters today. In car now (hubby driving), headed to his parents 40 mins away. Today is hubby's bday so his parents are having a BBQ. Been there many times & each time I get anxiety. Hubby does too (LOL), so we usually "eat & run."

Guess I'm lucky in that hubby doesn't like to travel either/be away from home so we just do what we gotta do and bail.

Got dressed and prettied up and bottoms upped a xanax. Hoping for a pleasant afternoon with them. Wish me luck shocked

Sending love,
Lisa
Posted 9/28/2014 5:12 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sending you positive thoughts and lots of light headed in your direction!

I'm the same way. I'm more the "eat and dash" type of person too. And like you, fortunately for me, Hubby is pretty much the same way (just for different reasons).

You're doing a brave and wonderful thing by testing the waters. You have your Xanax for backup in conjunction with your coping skills. Consider this a timed and measured adventure. I know for me, if I have boundaries (ie: agreed upon arrival and departure time), it gives me something more secure to work with.

Let us know how things went for you! :)





M.
Posted 9/28/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Git R done girl!
Posted 9/28/2014 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Good luck:)
Posted 9/28/2014 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hope your meal is tasty and delicious! Great day for a bbq! Way to go stepping out of your comfort zone! :)
Posted 9/28/2014 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much friends!!! I made it and had 0 anxiety once we got there. My anticipatory anxiety always seems much worse than whatever I'm fearing.

We are driving home now and I am stuffed! The menu was burgers and brats on the grill, homemade cole slaw, homemade baked beans and chips. All good soul food lol. My MIL also made my husbands favorite dessert, chocolate cream pie. I don't eat much sugar anymore but I of course scarfed down a piece. Plus she'd made a homemade strawberry cake with fresh strawberries. Yep, ate a piece of that too lol.

When we first got there, I got myself grounded by feeding her horse some "cookies" (apples), and the chickens some bread. They live on 25 acres and the trees here are turning the beautiful fall colors.

I felt the support from here. Thank you all for cheering me on. Very much appreciated. <3

Sending love-
Lisa
Posted 9/28/2014 9:50 PM (GMT 0)
Glad you were able to enjoy yourself Lisa! Sounds like a wonderful afternoon! :)
Posted 9/28/2014 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
Les, that menu sure made my baloney sandwich taste a little flat, lol, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/29/2014 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
:-)   :-) turn cool yeah

LS,

So glad that you guys were able to go and have a great time!  It does sound like a fun and delicious day!

Good job on stepping outside of your comfort zone and allowing your hubby's family to enjoy your company for his special day...well done to both of  you!!

Another great step in the journey!

S.C.

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