Hi Red, I'm glad to read your success! It's very amazing and inspiring to me how you were able to tackle all of that even though you were preparing for the lions. I enjoyed reading this thread very much. I often had trouble believing that the rest of the world may be having anxiety as I did because they were still out and about, but I do remember how my ex had such a bad temper especially when he'd have to go into a crowd of many people to do shopping too, when he's still the "normal" person. I just know now how a lot of people are pretty stressed, but use many other ways to deal with it, like gambling, drinking, shopping, being abusive to others, etc. Davit, you are a genius at explaining, have you written any stories?
I used to force myself too. Well, it didn't feel like it was much force until I broke down. Anyways, those are good reminders... I'm just going to let this go for now.. until I need to pick it up again. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the tips to consider. I plan on achieving my goal when my safe person is off work and not tired. I am very excited for this goal because I will have more confidence in myself and be very proud because it would be a huge success for me. I will feel like I'm getting closer to being less dependent. That is my ultimate goal, to take care of myself, myself. I think this support would help me because it will take me to steps I wouldn't be able to achieve myself. I would feel less scared also and reassured. The bad things I feel about support is that, I feel I'll be controlled by my support person. Things will not go as freely as doing things yourself. Another thing is that I feel bad for asking for support. Everyone is working and taking care of their lives and they still take care of me while, I don't take care of myself (financially).
Thanks so much for the reassurance. Your point is very true. I do to feel accomplished even if I do things with my safe person. Sometimes, I become very critical to myself, but lately, I feel like it is adding up like you have mentioned.
Hi Sunny,
that is a good tip. I often do try to prepare so that I know what I will be in for too. Thanks so much.
nice to meet you. I'm glad you joined the forums! I've had most of the symptoms you've listed too and went back to many doctors many times and was never convinced. Lately I am believing that I am actually healthy, but when the slightest change happens to my body, I freak out. I hope you find some support here and vent as much as you need.
Today I had another success. I was able to got to my art show. It was in the crowded down town and there was traffic on the way there, but I was still able to get there. I only stayed for a little bit but was able to see all the pieces and went home. I was contemplating if I should go or not because I was getting really overwhelmed by the idea of going.. but I knew I had to do this and I did it!! I am very tired now, so I will be back to read the rest of the forums. Good night.
that's reasurring again. I was able to take care of another errand that I've been putting off since last year. I am very happy I was able to accomplish this today. I did use a lot of help from my support person and wasn't feeling so great about that, but I am going to ignore it because the accomplishment is bigger to me now. I am so relieved in doing it because I had to get it done anyway and not doing it was adding stress too. I'm very happy.
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