I am beyond proud of myself and the healing journey I have been undertaking over the last few months. I hit a huge milestone today! I needed to buy groceries and I decided to go to Walmart, since I needed to pick up my Christmas Cards. When I was ready for check out, I noticed that only 2 lanes were open and there were several hundred people at the store. The line was nearly 15-20 people deep! My natural reaction would be to leave the cart, groceries and all, and sprint as fast as I could back to my car. However, I fought the urge to flee. I waited in line for at least 30 minutes and not once during that time did I get anxious! I couldn’t believe it! All of my dedication to wellness is finally paying off!! Last year at this time there is no way I could have stood in line with that many people.
Remember that if you are in a place of hopelessness, that there is always time to heal. There is time to grow and learn to live with anxiety or depression or any other mental illness. Do not write yourself off! You are strong!
Progress is an awesome feeling!
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Yes it is!
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So Very Happy For You!! Glad to see you stuck it out and got your life handled without anxiety taking over! Bravo!
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Thank you!
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Congrats! It’s huge
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Isn’t that always how it is with Walmart — great prices, but they make you wait for them! š Seriously, though, congratulations on getting through without a panic attack — that is wonderful! Onward and upward!
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Yay! Thank you!
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Congratulations! You are truly an inspiration š
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Thank uou šš
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High Five!!! I am so bad in those situations as well. When my husband drops me off to run into a store and grab stuff and he sees a lot of people going in and out, he always gets nervous because he doesn’t know what kind of state Im going to be in when I get back to the car! Since I have been on meds and started working out, its been so much better! Night and Day difference. High five to you! Its so great to hear someone else has these issues and can get through them!!
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Im so glad you have experienced healing as well!!
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I’m so proud of you, Elle! Thanks for the great advice, it was so inspirational! I too have a hard time standing in lines, so it’s great to know that someone else with the same issue has gotten through it! Great job!
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Thank you!!
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You go girl!
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Wonderful News! Walmart is tough on those dealing with anxiety. I’m so glad you shared this inspiring good news. š
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It really can be!! All of those floresent lights trigger it for me
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Reblogged this on Mrs.KP Place and commented:
This is an great blog post just wanted to reblog and share, Those awesome moments in life.
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Thank you for sharing your story so honestly. As a fellow anxiety sufferer it’s so refreshing to hear about other people’s experiences dealing with it. Bravo!
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Thank you for your support!
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I know that feeling SO well. It makes you feel really powerful. No other personal or professional accomplishment of mine has filled me with so much pride (with the exception of just about everything positive my son does, but that’s different).
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Good for you!!! I had to train myself to not see all the people in the store. It took a long time to get there, but I can now go in a store and ignore everyone that is in there. I cannot tell you what people looked like or what they were wearing, but I found a way to be able to go do the once a month shopping without freaking out. I use meditation and a word to help me relax when the panic begins. I still refrain from driving when ever possible though!
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That is awesome! Good job
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Thanks for noticing our blog! Glad to hear about your patience to wait in the long line! You have patience to be a middle school teacher. Your students are blessed. Hope you will have a good 2015!
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