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
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
thanks Patricia am still in my pjsdreading the thought of leaving the housw but i cant let my friends down
i have to go but just looking at the clock saying train leaves soon forzen to sofa its awfu thanks for the support xx
magic wand appreciated have to try now xx
Do your friends know how scared you are?
no ive been a burden to them and they are treating me so too scared to tell them i am frightened
cant let them down but terrified its a nightmare
is there a magic answer to get out of door lol
just told them i am paniky so fingers crossed
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
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
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! x
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
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! when you look good you feel good!x
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
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! Haha x
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!!
youre certainly not a loser corrie youre doing so much better than me right now so big up to you!!
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 it x