Good morning everyone....

[lovedogs51511]

Well so far today things are good. Not very often do I get to say that. Hope everyone has a great Saturday😀 I managed to leave apt and felt ok when out for a walk. Knee pain but I had to keep walking hoping the sharp pain would lessen but no such luck. No worries. Take care everyone. Enjoy your weekend!! Hugs

[melbrown]

Glad you are enjoying your Saturday. Hope minus the knee pain you enjoyed your walk. How's it feeling? My Saturday just beginning. We're going to San Francisco with my mom, brother & his girlfriend. There's an exbit at a museum we want to see. Hoping it goes well. Enjoy the rest of your day 😄hugs, Mel

[lovedogs51511 in reply to melbrown]

Hello yeah I think the pain is just arthritis. Hope you have a really fun time in San Francisco!!!

[hypercat54]

Well done lovedogs. See no one fainted at your appearance or had a heart attack did they? x

[lovedogs51511 in reply to hypercat54]

No one saw me cause I walked when it was still dark outside. But your right its just scary to leave my apt. Anxiety just shoots thru the roof when outside. Sounds silly but all I can do is just try and try some more tomorrow. Thanks for the message.

[hypercat54 in reply to lovedogs51511]

Not silly at all love. One of my sisters suffers from GAD and agoraphobia and she used to have panic attacks when she went out. I say used to coz she is housebound now and can only scurry to the shop opposite and back again.

It is important though that you do keep going out otherwise the fear of it will become unmanageable. You are very brave to do it at all so think of this next time you are feeling anxious, and call yourself something positive such as brave or courageous instead of silly. x

[lovedogs51511 in reply to hypercat54]

Thanks a bunch that was really sweet of you. Let your sister know that I really do understand how it feels and yes its scary to go out. I went out when it was dark. Next I need to try and go out when its light out. Baby steps😀 Thanks for taking the time to message me!!! Let your sister know that she's not alone. I feel for her. Going outside is scary but I've always been a loner and never had real friends. I stay home a lot due to being bullied everyday of life. It gets to me still today. Anyways thanks for the kind message!!! You have a great evening!!!😀😀

[hypercat54 in reply to lovedogs51511]

Hi keep going out when dark for the time being if it is too stressful in daylight and work up to it. When a negative term comes into your head such as calling yourself 'silly' immediately after call yourself 'brave' going out when feeling so anxious. Keep doing this and it becomes a habit and it's something I have done for a long time and it really helps me.

As for friends you can learn to make them. I taught myself with the help of counselling back in my late 20's and it's never too late. I studied and watched how others interacted for quite a while before starting to copy them and it worked. I learnt how to make friends. If I can do it then so can you. x

[SpeaktheTruth]

Way to go! Glad you were able to get out. Keep that positive attitude and enjoy your Saturday. Keep all the negative thoughts away and just focus on the positives and do things you enjoy today.

[lovedogs51511 in reply to SpeaktheTruth]

Thanks for the message! Yeah I was so hyper this morning due to coffee so I decided to give it a shot today. Feeling ok now. Hope you have a great day!

[Agora1]

Good Morning lovedogs, by taking that walk, you brightened someone's day with your warm smile. I know you did for me. Take care that knee pain. Sending you a smile and a hug x

[lovedogs51511 in reply to Agora1]

Oh thanks for such a sweet message. That made me smile!!!😀 Hope you have a great weekend ok. Thanks again 😀😀