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Posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Well, my agro phobia has bene really bad for the past six months, and the only time I go out is to the corner shop (which is 50 yrds away and safe!) and occasionally with my husband close beside me.
Anyway, tonight I went out on my own :o) I have a good email friend from a web site fo rpeople with BPD in the UK. She was in my area tonight so we arrnged to meet. And I went!!! I was sure I'd call off at the last minute, but managed to talk myself into going and am sooo proud of msyelf!!! We met at my local hospital (where she's been visiting a friend) and then went to a pub for a couple of drinks before she ahd to get her train home!!
But i did it!!!!! I went out and met a stranger!!!!
Woo hoo!!!
Nikki xx
Posted by Dinah on October 23, 2002, at 16:22:46
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Posted by Phil on October 23, 2002, at 16:24:02
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
That's fantastic..I'm proud of you too.
It does make you feel good to just do it and not back out.
Did y'all get along well?That's really hard to do for most people, good going.
Phil
Posted by BeardedLady on October 23, 2002, at 17:01:28
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
I hope you enjoyed yourself, and I know you will be able to do it again. You proved you can, and you are not only unhurt, but you are better than ever!
Congratulations!
beardy
Posted by IsoM on October 23, 2002, at 17:15:27
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
I find the first steps are the absolute hardest. I sure hope you did enjoy yourself - you didn't really say but I'm sure the elation is reward enough!
It'll get slowly easier. Don't panic over minor setbacks. We're all behind you, Nikki!!!
ROCK ON, GIRL!!!
Posted by Ted on October 23, 2002, at 18:41:46
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Hey Nikki,
Let's see....
- you met someone new on the 'net
- you went out without help or prodding
- you met your new friend in person
- you went to *yet another location* with this new friendWow! Sounds like you're well on your way to getting through this. Most excellent.
Nikki, that's wonderful -- all of it. Definitely an accomplishment to be proud of.
Ted
Posted by Rach on October 23, 2002, at 20:32:45
In reply to Woo Hoo!! » NikkiT2, posted by Ted on October 23, 2002, at 18:41:46
Posted by Tabßitha on October 24, 2002, at 2:11:33
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
That's a lot of risky stuff to do, even without the agorophobia. Congratulations. You did good.
Posted by NikkiT2 on October 24, 2002, at 6:21:04
In reply to Re: Wow!, posted by Tabßitha on October 24, 2002, at 2:11:33
Your support is amazing!!!!
Yeah, I did have a really good time... its osmeone I've got on *really* well with over email... but you never really know if that will work in real life...
Got a little over excited and slept really badly last nigth though, but still know I can do it again!!!
Thanks again guys - you're all great!!
Nikki xxx
Posted by tina on October 24, 2002, at 12:45:23
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Posted by Kamikazi_Ladybug on October 24, 2002, at 13:43:22
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
I have been dealing with agoraphobia since 1994 so I KNOW what your dealing with CONGRATS on going out!!!!!!!!!!!! That is such a MAJOR accomplishment and you should be sooooo proud!!!!!!
Ladybug
Posted by Alara on October 24, 2002, at 21:09:55
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
That would be a real achievement for just about anyone, with or WITHOUT agoraphobia!
Posted by Kath on October 29, 2002, at 15:20:10
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Oh Nikki - I am soooooo proud of you & HAPPY for you!
luv & hugs, Kath
> Well, my agro phobia has bene really bad for the past six months, and the only time I go out is to the corner shop (which is 50 yrds away and safe!) and occasionally with my husband close beside me.
>
> Anyway, tonight I went out on my own :o) I have a good email friend from a web site fo rpeople with BPD in the UK. She was in my area tonight so we arrnged to meet. And I went!!! I was sure I'd call off at the last minute, but managed to talk myself into going and am sooo proud of msyelf!!! We met at my local hospital (where she's been visiting a friend) and then went to a pub for a couple of drinks before she ahd to get her train home!!
>
> But i did it!!!!! I went out and met a stranger!!!!
>
> Woo hoo!!!
>
> Nikki xx
Posted by shar on October 31, 2002, at 21:57:57
In reply to I'm proud of myself!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 23, 2002, at 16:15:08
Posted by Willow on November 4, 2002, at 0:03:12
In reply to Thanks guys!!!, posted by NikkiT2 on October 24, 2002, at 6:21:04
for sharing. It's late and I should probably be in bed, was starting to feel down but reading your post put a grin on my face that I felt all over. I'm so happy for you.
Whistling Willow
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