Posted by Sabina on June 21, 2003, at 0:48:56
In reply to Re: Is this ridiculous?, posted by janejj on June 20, 2003, at 23:50:44
I often feel this way and have done so since childhood. How I deal with it now is to remind myself of all the things I've missed out on by being like this. I don't do it to beat myself up, mind, but to keep myself from letting anymore missed opportunities accrue. I agree with Dinah, too. Just one step in front of the other and once I'm there, I not only have a good time with my friends, but I feel proud that I was able to overcome my anxiety and let myself live more freely...if only for awhile. Hey, and if you're not glad you went, remember that you can just leave. :)
poster:Sabina
thread:235597
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/social/20030617/msgs/235732.html