Glad to be home...

[Robinrenae]

My anxiety has been much better the last few days and then today out of the blue while leaving Walmart with my son it hit me.....hard. Usually it builds up and I can feel it coming, not today. My heart was racing, I started sweating profusely. My mind was racing and I started pushing his wheelchair as fast as I could so I could get in our van. It was horrible.....thankfully I was able to talk and breathe myself down before it turned into a full blown panic attack. I feel tired and sad.....but it's good to be home.

I hope you are having a better day than I am. (((Hugs)))

[Hidden]

Walmart does that to me every time. I'm glad you can relax now.

[Agora1]

Whew Robinrenae, you made it home. You are safe, you are okay.

Two things I feel happened while in the store that prompted that feeling as you were leaving.

Maybe more than 2 things...Being anxious while in the store plus the lighting and hum from the lights, the shelves upon shelves of things to look at, being dehydrated and possibly baring down on your jaw while in the store trying to hold your balance and you stamina. All those can feed into each other that once you were out, subconsciously you may have been thinking of the ride home. It's crazy I know how anxiety can play with our minds. The thing is, you did it. You got to talk yourself down as well as deep breathe.

It wasn't a failure by any means but a success in you showing Anxiety that they picked the wrong person to deal with. I'm proud of you. I've been there many times myself in the past. Relax and treat yourself tonight to something you enjoy... Leave it in the past now. xx

[Robinrenae in reply to Agora1]

Thanks Agora1 😊 for reminding me it was a success! I needed that. I think I will take your advice and treat myself tonight.

Yes, all of those things are very over stimulating, I'm sure that was a big part of it. It was pretty busy as well. I appreciate your input. I hope you have a lovely day/night. Depending on where you are. 🌹

[Hidden]

I give you kudos for handling yourself so well. I work on self soothing and it appears you did just that, along with being responsible for your son. Job well done. Have a great rest of the day.😊

[Robinrenae in reply to Hidden]

Thank you zippitydoda 😊 I hope you enjoy the rest of your day too. Love your screen name, by the way.

[Hidden]

Thank you! ☺

[woodtick]

Glad you got through successfully. I avoid shopping at Walmart. What I mean is, I have a plan and go directly for what I need I avoid wandering around looking at things. Seems to make the experiance more tolerable for me.

[Robinrenae in reply to woodtick]

Thank you Woodtick 😊 It's rough some times. I try to get in and out too.

[Florida1959]

Well done for taking good action, supermarkets were so tough for me, in my bad times x

[Robinrenae in reply to Florida1959]

Thanks Flordia1959 😊 I hope you are in good times now and stay here.

[Robinrenae]

Wow, 14 years is a long time. I'm sure that was hard to overcome, but you did it. 😊

I will never stop fighting.

[Florida1959]

You too darling, take care xx