Social anxiety through the roof yesterday

Hi all

So yesterday I was due to go meet a seller to collect some items I purchased and I racked up a whole bunch of social anxiety it was awful. It was like back to back panic attacks I couldn't bring myself to board the train I kept thinking I'm bout to hurl - which is my greatest fear/worst case scenario - so I sat on the steps for 20 min I was late n everything. But I ended up telling her the truth lol n thankfully she was understanding.. So a while later I calmed down a little n boarded the train got my stuff.

Prior to that I already did meditation but it wasn't getting in bla. Recently I've attempted several "challenges" n had quite the success but now I feel like I've tripped n fallen flat on my face lol. Been trying to adapt the thought-action defusion n to "do it anyway" but now I'm bit shaken with stupid recurring fear of throwing up n my gag reflex is always on edge????

Wish I had my therapist to talk to for a halfway mark relief right now but :(

BR,

I am sorry you had to go through the panicky feelings before your meeting yesterday, but regarding the outcome...

I would call this an absolute win!!

You were afraid, but pushed through, and got your task done in spite of your fears...that is progress!

As Hibee said, this is exposure therapy at work...and little by little you will get there.:)

Remember, some days are just more challenging than others. You had a tough day, but that doesn't mean you have lost ground. Keep moving forward!

Hugs an high fives for your great efforts. :)

S.C.