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Old Jan 05, 2012, 08:13 PM
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I went to the deli today and this time I went in.

I also went and got my hair cut.

I think that desensitization and pacing myself worked today.

I can do it.

I might have other bad days, but I look forward to more and more good ones now.

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Old Jan 05, 2012, 08:55 PM
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Awesome billi!
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Old Jan 05, 2012, 09:05 PM
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that's very good to hear, keep pacing yourself is great advice that I think we can all use when related to anxiety.
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Old Jan 05, 2012, 10:33 PM
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Way to go! Progress makes me happy even if it's not my own. You give me hope I can make some progress myself soon.
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Old Jan 06, 2012, 01:35 AM
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thanks!

Tonight I went to my weekly NAMI group (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and I was anxious cause there were many ppl there tonight. Also ppl I did not know and ppl who were a little intimidating.

For a while I kind of withdrew into myself.

Then, I realized that I could still participate, even though I was scared.

So I did. I shared about my recovery and my empowerment in the mental health system.

I shared about how difficult it was to get therapy and yet I was doing okay.

I shared that I was angry but that I was not suicidal or freaking out.

I realize today that my social anxiety stems directly from my ptsd (you may see my profile for details on my history).

When I overcome that, I will run rings around it.

I will.

I know it.

Billi
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Old Jan 06, 2012, 01:37 AM
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My mentor has given me wise advice about that desensitization and pacing.

I am so grateful to him.

B.
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Old Jan 06, 2012, 11:55 AM
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Wow! Very inspiring, great job plowing through the fear.
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Old Jan 08, 2012, 12:40 AM
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thanks so much.

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Old Jan 10, 2012, 05:03 PM
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Congratulations Billi keep it coming.
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Old Jan 10, 2012, 09:39 PM
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It's coming!

New thread on grocery shopping.

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