Trying to be brave

Nicetomeetyou22

Well here goes I have anxiety/social anxiety not been out house for 2 weeks but here I am now going to do bit retail therapy 🙃  my hearts racing hope you are all OK 

66Mustang

Good luck @Nicetomeetyou22 I hope you get some nice things

janer1967

Retail therapy always a good starting point hope you get a nice treat for yourself 

Nicetomeetyou22

Hello everyone thanks for all of your support I got things for the children and my partner but I got myself a new tracksuit make up etc I'm now waiting on for the bus in the rain haha 😄 I love rain me for the half hour bus journey back home 🏡  Takecare everyone 😊 

SueHeath

Well done @Nicetomeetyou22 Was it as bad as you thought it was going to be darling x

Nicetomeetyou22

@SueHeath thank you my heart was racing my palms was sweating but I'm just trying to conker 1 of my fears plus no good for me being cooked up all the time it was a nice change of scenery my purse is lighter 😊 haha 😄  but I don't mind we all got a lil treat xxx

Nicetomeetyou22

Thank you @Teddybear12 takecare 

ProudMumForever

@Nicetomeetyou22 Hello ! 
How are you today ? 
The title of the discussion made my heart melt a little . 
I have anxiety,social anxiety , depression etc etc ,diagnosed 13 months ago ,but in reality ive always known ( im 51) .
So i understand the worry and anxiety about something as simple as a shopping trip . I dont know about you , but im usually okish once i get off the bus in town , its the lead up and planning that sets me off , overthinking about what might happen etc .
So i want to tell you YOU DID IT !!  Wow what an achievement , remember its small steps , and you dont have to prove anything to anyone . 
Glad you also teated yourself  , its about recognising that you matter as well . 
Take care , and feel proud of yourself 😊

Nicetomeetyou22

@ProudMumForever thank you for your support means alot! I hope you are OK today 😀  I suffer from anxiety/social anxiety a cyst on the brain osteoarthritis plus I have depression and autism so I cry alot and get overwhelmed I also have insomnia I have done for over 20 years but I just get on with it I have 6 children 3 have complex needs and my girl twin has just been put on send register at school she has learning problems and suspected autism but guess what with my kids and partner I take each day as it comes and when I know I have to go out I vomit 🤢 anyway enough about me I'm here if you ever wanna chat ❤  takecare hunni xxx

66Mustang

I also have suspected general anxiety and social anxiety although not diagnosed yet, and I have autism, so I know how hard it is to do these things so very well done to you. I’m glad you all got a treat out of it. I often find that rewarding myself for doing certain things works quite well.

Did you go all on your own or with someone with you?

Nicetomeetyou22

@66Mustang took me years to get diagnosed with autism I know how you feel no I didn't go on my own I had someone with me I can't go out alone I have panic attacks etc 

Alex_Alumni

I'm so pleased to hear you got out and about yesterday @Nicetomeetyou22 Having shopping to focus on was helpful I'm sure!

How are you feeling about it all today?  

66Mustang

Still very well done @Nicetomeetyou22 I think you should be very proud

I also don’t go alone, strangely I’m not so nervous when I have someone with me though

I hope everyone enjoys their treats

L_Volunteer

Proud of you @Nicetomeetyou22. Well done! How are you today? I hope you are well 😀

Nicetomeetyou22

@L_Volunteer I'm not doing too good thanks for asking I hope you're OK

L_Volunteer

Thanks for your response @Nicetomeetyou22. I am sorry to hear you are not doing too good. Would you like to talk more about how you are feeling? I am well thank you 😊

SueHeath

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/491430#Comment_491430

Hi @66Mustang So glad your back with us - not strange having someone with you - it alls helps with distraction one of my favourite sayings - i use it a lot with my autistic nephew and one of my grandchildren as adhd - while we're having a chat you made that car game a bit hard for me ha ha ha x

66Mustang

@SueHeath thank you :) yes that makes sense

I hope you are OK at the moment?

SueHeath

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/491509#Comment_491509

Yep feel really good today, thanks for asking.

Are you okay.

66Mustang

@SueHeath Glad to hear that, I’m not too bad thanks :smiley:

L_Volunteer

@66Mustang - Only "not too bad"? That doesn't sound great as it doesn't mean you are good. Would you like to tell us more about how you are feeling? Please remember that we are always here for you and glad to see you back here with us on the forum 😊