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kirsty53010
kirsty53010

Some of you have probably seen my posts I suffer with severe anxiety and panick attacks and agrophobia I don't go out my house well Saturday I went out to my sister in laws I written a post on here saying I wasn't sure I could do it but I did and I lasted all day there then second I went out last night the first time in about 3 months I'm not going to lie I did feel anxious but I ignored it I wasn't going to let it win I'm so proud of myself at this moment in time might sound silly I kno but to me it's not as I haven't been out for 3 months I kno I will have days where I have knock backs but I need to learn to pick myself up and do it again smile hopefully fingers crossed his is the road to getting better I hope,,,sorry for posting this I just want to tell people you can do if I can you can!!!!!!

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  • susan69457
    susan69457 kirsty53010

    Posted

    😊😊😊 well done, baby steps and you will get there! I was the same but it does get better when you accept the anxiety and tell it to do one!!!!

    • kirsty53010
      kirsty53010 susan69457

      Posted

      Thankyou smile was you agrophobia aswell have you overcome it?? Baby steps all the way Susan smile

    • susan69457
      susan69457 kirsty53010

      Posted

      I was aggrophobic when I had anxiety, didn't want to do anything, go anywhere or see anyone but as my anxiety went with the depression I gradually started doing stuff and now I'm back to work, only part time but I'm loads happier! You WILL get there, good luck and take care

    • kirsty53010
      kirsty53010 susan69457

      Posted

      Thankyou Susan did you take medication to overcome it?? I haven't took any which I'm really shocked about as I have still manages to go out without it which I think is good

    • susan69457
      susan69457 kirsty53010

      Posted

      Yes I'm currently on escitalopram as I was getting loads of physical symptoms that just wouldn't go away!!if it keeps me well I don't care but you should be really proud overcoming this by yourself!

  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 kirsty53010

    Posted

    It is getting better. Do not question this..its getting better. Good job! Go and start living again.
  • BellaLuna
    BellaLuna kirsty53010

    Posted

    Well done Kirsty, I am so pleased for you! And don't be sorry for posting either, you have every right to feel proud and it gives hope to others too xx

  • katehippy
    katehippy kirsty53010

    Posted

    How you doing today hunni? Have you got anything planned for this weekend? xx 

     

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