Going out to dinner, it's been awhile!

[Chinaadventure]

Finally starting to feel a little better, praise God! Been taking small steps, but tonight we have dinner plans with friends. I'm starting to overthink it already. Where my out is, is the the restaurant going to be loud! I get overstimmed very easily right now! My wife is being very supportive, but I don't want this to be the topic of discussion with our friends! I'm just praying that I get through the day and evening. Going for acupuncture this morning hoping that it helps and keeps me calm for the day. Going to also pull some relaxing techniques out of my tool box. Just needed to vent and share this morning. Please keep me in your thoughts today. I see this as a big step for me! I have to challenge myself and get back out there! So glad that I have this community to reach out to for support! Have a great day everyone! #challenge yourself stay strong💪🙏❤️

[Elizabeth830]

I have a friend that always texts me to remember to breathe

I never realized how tiring the overstimulation can be until recently. I never knew that overstimulation was what I was feeling. Maybe making a trip to the rest room and putting cold water on your face will help you reset and be able to relax again during the dinner.

I hope that your wife is understanding in that once the evening is over, the effects of it can last for days after. I know with me I am tired for several days and sometimes short tempered. I end up replaying the night over and over beating myself up over parts of conversations that I wished went differently.

Have a great time and breathe.

[Chinaadventure in reply to Elizabeth830]

Thanks! Just trying to relax and be calm for the day!!! Keep me in your thoughts today. Your words and inspiration are very comforting! We all have to stick together!

[Duke1830]

Your in my thoughts and wishing you the best 👍

[012703060610]

I had a similar experience last weekend. Plans to go out Saturday and I bailed. Sunday was able to get kids to Dave and Busters and the mall. I was in a wheelchair too so I feel proud. Was so so so so hard but glad I did it. Will be thinking of you!

[Sawdust23]

nice job! Good luck tonight. Wishing it all goes well and you’re able to enjoy the company!

[Kelkel00]

You can do it!!!

[Cimmy]

stay strong, stay you, and hope you enjoy your evening, sending you healing hugs

[Chinaadventure]

I did it! Stayed out, had my moments and worked through it. Yes, it was loud and a musician ended up playing. Had good conversation and I also actually ate real food for the first time in a long time! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! We are all strong, and can do what we put our minds too! 🙏💪❤️

[Sawdust23 in reply to Chinaadventure]

congratulations! I’m glad you made it out and…had a great evening! True inspiration