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ive got to go out in 3 hours am terrified any ideas

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lesley99443
lesley99443

my friends have booked me tickets to the theatre i have to get ready and get on train soon am very scared has anyyone got any suggestions on how to overcome my fear and actually get out of the door quick answers would be appreciated many thanks

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  • patricia44773
    patricia44773 lesley99443

    Posted

    Deep breaths, Lesley.  Can you imagine your friends on here holding your hand and surrounding you, protecting you. 

    Wish I had a magic wand, but I don't.  Just try to enjoy.......you will be fine.

    Pat

  • corrie94
    corrie94 lesley99443

    Posted

    Take it one step at a time,first thing is leave the house,its not too scary,if you can manage step one,try step two,breathing techniques are important,deep breaths,in through the nose,out through the mouth. You're gonna have fun,think of all the positive scenarios,you'll have a ball and be so proud that you did not! Nothing bad will happen,you'll have a friend there! Hope it goes well x

    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thank you corrie im just getting more scared as i think about it gotta go in3 hours hope i wont be too crazy to leave house i have to go or my friends will be gutted 3 hours to get sane thank you x
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      I understand,I have severe panic attacks and its held me back from doing lots of things,maybe busy yourself so you don't have time to think about the hours passing! I reckon it will be great fun,its just getting your foot out the door,sometimes I cant even get outta bed because of anxiety,but as soon as I take the scary first step,the rest seems to come easily!smile x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thanks corrie thats great advice..i know it will be fun but how mad is it when you are scared to go out and have fun...will try for you thanks for input.......still in pjs watching clock maybe start getting ready or something might help shower etc...thank you my very much x

       

    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      Go get dolled up,then you'll be desperate to get out and show the world how fab you look! Let us know how it goes,you'll have a wonderful time and when you get back you'll think wow what was I worrying about! smile when you look good you feel good!x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thanks corrie am stioll too scared to get dressed or showered sorry to moan but you are really helping me must switch brain off and get rolling thanks  xx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      I can be here until you need to go! Having a shower is a good place to start! Though don't get ready to quickly then have nothing to do for a while! Hopefully this anxiety will slowly go away,it might just take some time! Dont let it win though,you're gonna have an amazing time,and you can think about us losers who are sitting in their houses today with no plans! Hahasmile x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thank you so Corrie u are being very helpful at this time hope i can do it.....mite leave it for an hour then i will have to do it...bricking it!!
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      youre certainly not a loser corrie youre doing so much better than me right now so big up to you!!
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      Maybe pop the tv on,or put some happy music on,get yourself in the mood to get out,if its anything like where I stay its a lovely day to get out,and remember you can take plenty of breaks for fresh air,my friends anxiety is really bad so we agree that when we go out she can leave for air and a break as much as she wants,usually she ends up forgetting this because she's enjoying herself,but its nice to know you have that choice. Have you tried beta blockers? For anxiety? I have propranolol and they're just amazing,they instantly calm me down and make me feel like I can do anything,my friend too is on these and it really does help! Maybe worth seeing your gp about itsmile x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      cheers hun tvs on its the getting up and getting ready im having trouble with right now...im in uk cold and wet here i will get there thanks to you am telling my mind i can do this  xx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      I stay im Scotland,and its actually nice today! I panic a lot,and my anxiety actually stops me leaving the house which in turn means I miss paying my council tax! Yesterday I was due to pay it,so I put on my favourite trousers and went out,got soaked and miserable,but when I got home I felt so proud and a little cold! Its the feeling afterwards when you know you did it,its worth it😊 just take it easy,and don't do too much at once or it will get overwhelming😊 but changing your mindset is half the battle,so we are half way there!smile x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      oh wow nice in scotland great horrid in wales!!...am slowly changing mindset looking for clothes etc....and i am sure that you are right and well done you for doing it...im about 3 quarters there now so thank you xx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      I think I jinxed it,the clouds are slowly coming out! Oh 3 quarters,nearly there! I'm excited for you,sounds like a lovely day out! Cant wait to hear how it goes!😊 x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thank you very much hun.....still really scared but im sure it will be fab once i am out of the flipping door will let you know how it goes   xxx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      Make your fear your motivator!smile do one thing everyday that scares you-this can be todays scary task x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      right then showered and dressed thanks to you corrie thank you so much hour to attempt makeup if hands stop shaking couldnt have done it withou you sister xx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      Us sisters gotta stick together! The worst part is nearly over! X
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      too true sister nice one....getting the slap on now of sorts cheers sista xx
    • corrie94
      corrie94 lesley99443

      Posted

      Thinking of you! Sorry for late reply,was picking out my new kitten😊 but I bet you're doing fine and having a ball!x
    • lesley99443
      lesley99443 corrie94

      Posted

      thanks Corrie i got there so bonus.....great you havde got a new kitten that should cheer up up immensely......struggling today but like you say face a fear a day eh...nice one!!  xx
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