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I sat down

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Usually when i go to Starbucks im in a hurry to leave im on edge and if there's a lot of people coming in i start feeling dizzy and nauseous... today i got my caramel mocha and i sat on a table for like 4 minutes, i know it's a short time but that's all i could handle before my agoraphobia and panic kicked in. Some battles are slowly won.....

What matters is I'll try again another day

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ImpulsivelyMe

🙌💪

in reply to ImpulsivelyMe

😎💪 lol

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GreyeyesXander

Proud of you and 4 minutes is not a short time

in reply to GreyeyesXander

Thank you

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Celtic27

Hi Danielle it was good you managed to go into Starbucks I'm proud of you going into a busy or crowded place I hate to many people in a small space I haven't been to a cinema for years! I take someone with me when I go out somewhere! Take care my friend all the best david x

in reply to Celtic27

Crowds are definitely not my thing, i don't think i can handle more than 5 people in a place, hope you've been good and getting some rest, always nice to hear from you

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Traveller85

Good for you! 🎊🎉🎈

in reply to Traveller85

Thanks love

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JEG325

4 min

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JEG325

4 min. is excellent and I'm proud of you!

in reply to JEG325

🌻😄 thank you :)

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JEG325 in reply to

Look, as someone who usually goes shopping in the dead of night to avoid crowds, I can sympathize completely. So kudos to you twice. You went out at a busy time an you sat down for 4 min! 2 accomplishments, not 1!

in reply to JEG325

Awww thank you i didn't think of it that way wow

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JEG325 in reply to

Listen , don't kid yourself. You are an awesome person who's full of life. That's what draws me to you. I love your zest for life. Keep up the good work!

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Sunnidayz1

Awesome!

in reply to Sunnidayz1

Thank you 😄

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Jvicks

That must have been very difficult. You should be proud of yourself!

in reply to Jvicks

Thank you,Definitely was difficult maybe next time i can stay longer

That’s great... I can’t even get out of the car to go inside... That is amazing...

in reply to

Cars brings out the panic attacks and make me feel out of control. Thanks today was definitely a good day

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Agora1

You did better than I could. I can't remember the last time

I went into a place and sat down. (even for a minute)

You did great Danielle. Proud of you. :) xx

in reply to Agora1

Me too, Agora... I wish that I could come spend time with you. I need you & orange soda right now. Xoxoxo

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Agora1 in reply to

I know honey, I know. I haven't responded to your posts not because

I don't care but because I do and it hurts me to see you suffering.

Sending hugs your way. xx

in reply to Agora1

I know. I love you. Thank you.

in reply to Agora1

I do the counting like we use to do with the walks, I'll try again just not soon i need a little time before trying again

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Agora1 in reply to

You know Danielle, long before I had anxiety, I would rather starve then

go into a restaurant and eat by myself. I guess I was always self conscious.

After anxiety, it was for a different reason. Still say you did great. :) xx

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HikerBunny

Good job!

in reply to HikerBunny

Thank you

OT16 profile image
OT16

Congratulations on doin’ the damn thang !!!!! 💕😘🖤☮️💜👏🏽👏🏽🐾🎵

in reply to OT16

Lol thanks babe 🌻😙😚💛💛💛💛

Yaaaay 💪 🏆 well done hun!!!! Xx

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Thanks sweetie

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gerrerd

Well done, 5 minutes next time. This time next year it will be 1 hour.😋

in reply to gerrerd

I cannot wait for that day, a whole hour!!!! Good morning 😁

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gerrerd in reply to

IT will come, Im sure of that petal.

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Florida1959

Fantastic achievement, well done xxxx

in reply to Florida1959

Thank you 🤗

Brilliant, so pleased for,you 🌺🌹🌹💕💕

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😚 thank you sweetie

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socratesanne

Seems like a wonderful plan. Baby steps as they say. Eventually it will get longer and longer. Keep up the good work and monitor the parts of your body that are over acting as that is your nervous system giving you information that the brain can decipher enentually. We have not been taught how to listen well to that autonomic nervous system witin the body.

And savor and be present with that caramel mocha until you no longer need that for comfort. Remember, baby steps.

in reply to socratesanne

Thank you and yes baby steps often lead to bigger ones

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Bird-67

Well done xx

in reply to Bird-67

Thank you 🤗

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rsherma

Great job! Today was a success, and don't forget it!

in reply to rsherma

🤗 thank you

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Skydreamer42

Well done.

in reply to Skydreamer42

Thank you 😊

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