I opened the door...baby step # 1
#185474 - 06/10/05 11:05 AM
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and walked just outside it with each foot then back in very quickly. I checked the peephole to make sure no one was outside first though and that I couldn't hear anyone coming. i'm a bit shaky now...but I did it! 
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Good job! I am so proud of you! You did something that scares you but you are alright. That is a great first step. Keep up the good work!
Christie
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Christie
~Hoping and Praying for Sleep!~
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WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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YAY for baby step #1!!!! *HUGS*
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Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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I haven't been on the boards for awhile but saw your posts from the last day or two just wanted to respond. First off you are one step closer to combating this monkey on your back for one wanting to get better and 2 for taking that step outside your door! For what happened in your past I am so, so sorry. Even though my anxiety is coming from a different place I will tell you what helped me.
Therapy - stopping the what ifs(my mind was always running)and getting that unbiased opinion. Things did get worse before they got better, it was as if my mind didn't want to change!
Talking about it to those I trusted
Getting positive feedback for all the small steps and even those that took me backward.
Reading and researching
Medication - which I have reduced over the past year and 1/2
Michael's hypnotherapy CD's
I have tried Rescue Remedy in the past and it did help and deep breathing. When I find my mind wandering toward the anxiety I pinch myself so I come back to reality, not to hard mind you! But it helps. I also was reading about FDR and ER and came across his quote, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" and I thought how true. I hope something I said will help, my thoughts are with you.
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First, I want to say congratulations to Ruchie because I think the first step is the hardest. Congratulations!
Second, Heather Robin's advice is great! I'm also dealing with anxiety problems; although I'm able to leave the house for work and grocery shopping, sometimes I let myself get into a panic when I'm going to new places or situations.
Ruchie, I also wanted to mention a book you might want to check out if you go to the library this weekend. It's called Fear and Other Uninvited Guests : Tackling the Anxiety, Fear, and Shame That Keep Us from Optimal Living and Loving . I read it a couple of months ago and really appreciated how the author didn't try to sell a quick fix, but instead used the book to explore the good and bad side of fear. It helped me understand why I feel this way, and by understanding my anxiety I felt better able to cope with it. Here's a link to the first chapter on Amazon, if you want to read a bit of it: Chapter 1: Why Can't a Person Be More Like a Cat?
Again, excellent job,Ruchie! I'm very proud of you!
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Good girl! Did you take Shanna with you? Next time, see if you can make it down the elevator and to the street.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Yay, sweetie!
#185570 - 06/10/05 02:11 PM
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Linz
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Baby steps are GOOD.
Now how about no.2 being staying out there for a minute? You never know, someone might smile or say hello! And you can always run inside and slam the door if you get too freaked.
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you can do it..
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