just anxious today

older guy

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Posted 9/5/2016 3:56 PM (GMT 0)

it's a holiday and i think i should be having fun but i feel kind of lost. i'm also noticing crazy thoughts going through my head. i don't seem to be able to stop them, but i am trying to detach from them.

i get afraid of leaving the house. i am just not used to it. i spend my days off at home often, just playing on the computer and napping. work is a different thing, i guess i know i have to go, and so i just get on with it, but i have various compulsions that come in to play there.

anyway that's where i am today. i am supposed to go shopping and i know i will, but i feel afraid.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 9/5/2016 5:56 PM (GMT 0)

Hi OG,

Unstructured down time can be a huge challenge! You are not alone in this.

Routines give us a feeling of safety/reassurance. We know what to expect...and even if it means doing something we don't necessarily want to do, like going to work...

...when feeling anxious...familiarity is preferable to the unknown.

I hope you can use your positive mantras and prayer/other skills to help you enjoy your day off with no worries.:)

S.C.

lgm1942

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Posted 9/5/2016 6:15 PM (GMT 0)

Worked 42 years at the same company, don't remember wanting to go in one time, but after i got there
i would work 10-12 hours, i never did understand why, i loved my job just didnt like being behind a ten
foot electric fence. Peace

Larry ***

older guy

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Posted 9/5/2016 10:03 PM (GMT 0)

had a very good time!

talked myself into feeling good and enjoying my outing. i actually like clothes shopping once i get into it. it's a bit of a challenge knowing what i like. After shopping I went to a favorite food place and got lunch to bring home - delicious. then took a nap.

thanks for your feedback.

Rspwed

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Posted 9/5/2016 10:17 PM (GMT 0)

Glad it went better than expected.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 9/6/2016 12:53 AM (GMT 0)

Awesome! Great job OG.:) Thanks for updating us!

Peace and progress,

S.C.

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