My first holiday for 47 years.

[gerrerd]

Well I decided to put my ideas and posts and advice to you all into action. And prove to you and me that these thoughts really work. So I'm not full of hot air, I did it ! A holiday after 47 years. Due to depression, anxiety, and mainly insomnia. I was unable to go on holiday. So I bit the bullet this week and came to Blackpool for a holiday. I was 17 the last time I had a holiday. It's not been easy insomnia needed to be controlled, but by the middle of the week my sleep was good enough to get bye on. I turned all the fear thoughts around. When they came up, I thought of a positive one, from I can't to I can and it worked ! I looked fear in the face and laughed. Your mind is very powerful, when you learn to gain some control of it. So Ray won ! And depression, fear, anxiety and insomnia got a good thrashing this week. So if I can you can !

[Sillysausage234]

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[Salforever]

This is so inspiring. I know it must have taken so much strength especially after all that time! I’m so glad you know how special this is. Blessings to you

[gerrerd in reply to Salforever]

I did it for us all on the forum! 😋😎😍🤩😃😄😅😁😀😆😉😊🤗🙂☺️

[Agora1 in reply to gerrerd]

I am so moved by your accomplishment gerrerd. You have just proved

that what Jeff and Beevee tell us, works. You did it. You looked fear

in the face and laughed. I am so proud of you. I'm sure your post

will motivate many more who will take that first scary step and go forward.

You're my new hero x

[gerrerd in reply to Agora1]

The motivation all week was I have to do this for people who are struggling on here, so it will give them hope, and motivation. And t validate my posts. People who are lost in depression and anxiety need to know, there is a way out and it is by learning to control and master your mental mechanism. I came out my comfort zone. To prove this to them and me!!!!!😋

[Agora1 in reply to gerrerd]

You accomplished your mission. As others follow your example

you will see what your post meant tonight. I'm so happy for you

[gerrerd in reply to Agora1]

😇

[Catwoman2018]

Wow, what an achievement! You should be so proud of yourself. Thank you for a wonderful uplifting post which hopefully will inspire others to find their strength.

[gerrerd in reply to Catwoman2018]

😃

[Starrlight]

Great job as I would expect.

[gerrerd in reply to Starrlight]

😋😎😍🤩🤗☺️😀

[morenews]

Ray it is so inspiring ! Wonderful for you and for us ! Yes you help me today right now to be determined and not to give up ... when i am scared and feel as failure . Thank you dear Ray!

[gerrerd in reply to morenews]

Never give up, I've just proved it's never too late.😋

[Emel1]

Very well done to you! I pushed myself to join a walking group on Thursday, I usually can't do anything on my own, it was just a small walk and not many people turned out for it but the up side I went for a coffee and chat after. New year new beginnings. 😊

[gerrerd in reply to Emel1]

😋

[aaronm]

That's awesome

[gerrerd in reply to aaronm]

😎

[Strongheartforever]

Love this! I’m inspired! Thank you for showing us that pushing through, not giving up, is the only way forward.

[gerrerd in reply to Strongheartforever]

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