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May 23, 2011, 04:11 AM
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Is that what we should do when panic sets in? Just do what we fear anyways? I have a severe fear of riding the bus and I gave up my car and driving 2 years ago so have to take the bus, today as a matter of fact and Im nervous. Any suggestions? Part of my fear is of getting stranded somewhere in a strange city.
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May 23, 2011, 04:15 AM
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I think it would be good for you to just do it. After you do, you should realize that nothing bad happened and that should lead you to being able to do it again. I have severe anxiety and yet still am able to drive myself because I have taught myself that it is okay.
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May 23, 2011, 04:25 AM
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MP3 player with music that you like and find calming.
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May 23, 2011, 04:38 AM
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Is there a friend that will go with you a few times to help your anxiety?
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May 24, 2011, 12:31 AM
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Yoda has a good idea. Venus too (Ipod- never leave home without it, that's my motto!
 ) As much as I love public transport, and as great as it is where I live, there are some trips I have no fear of, and others that daunt me. (Even when they "shouldn't"!) Part of it is just where one's head is at at the time and all that. I think you're right in saying to do it anyway. Start smaller and work your way up. A familiar route. Then that route with a transfer and so on. I have the same fear. Of getting somewhere I don't mean to be and being completely disoriented. I meltdown and don't mean maybe. To counteract this fear, I tend to carry a map and alternate buses/routes that are available. That helps. Guessing that most (all?) buses in CO Springs just run around that town, right? So you are quite unlikely to actually end up in another city, right? Carry a map of CO Springs. Carry a map of buses that cover it. Even if it's basic, it'll give you numbers of the major lines that run in a given area. At the very least, that can give you something inbound to get on to get you onto more familiar turf. (And don't be afraid to ask the bus drivers, they are usually quite helpful!) |
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May 24, 2011, 01:03 AM
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Really good ideas my friend suggested I get a map too lol wasn't sure how much that would help me but realized my sense of direction is not as bad as I thought it was and I can do fairlyl well with it, will buy one soon> THanks again. Kristen |
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May 24, 2011, 01:05 AM
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