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going out for the day with the family

HI, On saturday we are going to meet the inlaws for a day out to get our fishing licenses and do some shopping,
I've been putting all trips off lately, but i'm going on saturday.  No matter what i''m going to make a plan to go, even if its
raining. Its going to be fun.  So here goes:)
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gardening

HI all, i havent been here much the last few weeks, i've been in the garden, Except on rainy days:)
Its looking lovely out there, and I've been planting flowers and seeds.  Only thing is I spend too much time at home
now in the garden, and dont like to go anywhere, but at least its relaxing for me.  I highly recommend it, watching
the new flowers come up, and seeing what you've planted grow, its very soothing.
16 years ago 0 341 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
catching the bus

HI Georgie, i'm the same as you, if i do something like the bus ride, then i can have my fav drink at starbucks.
Definitely have your har done, its so relaxing doing that, and thats a huge reward.  I also try my ipod, or i talk to the
driver, i tend to ramble on sometimes so once i'm talking I get distracted.   Let us know how it goes.
I have to get taking the bus again myself. 
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A visit to the dentist

Hi everyone.
I have to go for a crown, and I keep cancelling,  I made it in June, but I might make it for sooner now.
Its a new dentist so I told her I ws very anxious and she said she has lots of nervous patients.
I dont like the novocaine, I cant handle the numb feeling in my mouth, I start panicking.  I also dont like to
be left alone in the chair when i'm being numbed.  She said there are other ways of instead of the novocaine
but I would like to just get it done, or i know it will get worse.   Its also going to cost 400.00 dollars.
I feel so guilty now as I"m unemployed, as my company said I had to quit, instead of giving me a few months
off for the anxiety., and my husband has been paying for everything around here, and now my tooth is going
to cost me 400.00 dollars, I think thats more of the anxiety for me than the dentist.  He said its fine, but
I feel guilty!!!
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Therapist

HI, I only go to woman therapists.  I find I can talk about more than men.  I've been to a couple of men,
and if I want to talk about more intimate things I find woman are more understanding. 
16 years ago 0 341 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
anxiety and intimacy

Hi everyone,
I"m not one to talk about intimacy and all with the hubby, but I find in here I can pretty much say anything
and everyone is supportive.  I've been married 5 years now, and my hubby, who I love very much, doesnt like
getting intimate.  When we watch tv I try to cuddle. He says he is tired, or uncomfortable, or too hot or too cold.
I just want to cuddle, i'm not asking for a roll in the hay!!!! We havent had sex in quite a while.  When we go to bed
he says "the bed is for sleeping' and he is snoring in a second.  With the meds I know the drive is not as much
and it takes a bit longer for everything to happen, but kissing and cuddling is still important to me.
I keep asking him, if i'm not attractive to him anymore, and he says of course I am attractive, and all that.
I get anxious and think maybe i'm getting old and i'm not appealing anymore.  I just turned 45 and he is 35 ( go me)
I have a good figure, ( i think) ...well now that i've embarrased myself..:) any ideas?
16 years ago 0 341 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
anxiety and intimacy

He's very cuddly as he is chubby, he does hug  and we are silly with each other.  I suppose
thats the most important thing:)??
16 years ago 0 341 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
out for the day!!

HI,
I finally did it, Since I got the anxiety back, about 5 months ago, I havent been on long car rides, just close to home.
Yesterday we went out about 45 mins drive.  I made up my mind this past week to just do it no matter what even if
its raining.  I kept saying it would be fun.  We left at about 8:30 am, and went for bagels first. Then we drove to Cabelas about
45 mins.  I felt a bit anxious on the highway, but i kept quiet and while the guys were in front chatting, i watched the
scenery from the back.  Next thing we were there, My mom in law was happy to see me, She was happy I made it,
We had a fun day out and then we went shopping.   I was hot so went inside a store to get some cooler air,
My husband was outside by the car, and I found some shirts I like, so I just went over and paid for them without him
being near me, I was a bit anxious but i thought, my friends at the panic center would be saying " go, you can do it,
we know you can" and I just kept on going and paid for the stuff. My husband came in to find me and I was already done!!
I was really tired so we came home around 5:00 ish.  IT was very windy, and I thought not to
worry, my husband is in control of the car, I must trust him.. but im so glad I really tried, hubby was happy, and everyone was
happy that I had gone..
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A visit to the dentist

Ahh.. thanks you guys you always make me feel better, I will stick it out this time, and get my tooth taken care of:)
thanks for the input.:)
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catching the bus

congrats georgie, well done,