Greetings All. Can you please share some stories or examples of when you overcame or defeated fears.

[Thankfulforhelp22]

I know this would help me and maybe many others. We all have our defeats but maybe sometimes we win and overcome????

As always, I wish everyone here health, healing, hope, peace, strength and joy.

[Agora1]

Hi Thankfulforhelp22, The majority of us struggle climbing up this big mountain

of defeat. Going up slowly but surely only to be pushed by others around you,

It's not that they are passing you up but rather instilling doubts and put downs

making you stop to take a breather which is slowing you down.

You believe in yourself and know you are doing what's right for you. How do you

by pass this person or situations blocking your way.

You become your own Advocate, your own friend. Who better to know what you need

and want in this world. Put virtual ear plugs in, believe in yourself, take a breath and

do the near impossible. Climb the rest of that mountain leaving dust behind you.

This is your goal and no one else's. With each step you get stronger and more

confident that this time you can and you will win. Something feels different inside

you, a confidence you've never felt before.

You've got it this time. Don't give up and never stop believing in what you can

achieve. When you reach the top, no one can ever take that away from you again.

Now, I'm not talking about reaching the top professionally or financially but talking

about reaching the top emotionally. I did it. I accomplished something in my life

that can't be taken away. You can do the same. Believe in that xx

[Starrlight in reply to Agora1]

Beautiful Agora 😌

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to Agora1]

Thank you friend👍🏾

[designguy in reply to Agora1]

Lovely, inspirational reply as always.

[LoveforAll41]

I went to inpatient therapy at a treatment center when I was suicidal and those urges have not come back as strong. That is a victory.

I am learning why I have anxiety and depression around a lot of things, and while I have not mastered them I understand them more and continue to work on it. I have not given up, that is a victory.

I overcame social anxiety and actually talked to females and dated and met and married my wife. That is the best thing I have ever done.

To continue to try is, in my opinion, the greatest success. In reality, to me, the only failure is to quit trying.

[Starrlight in reply to LoveforAll41]

wow so great 😌

[012703060610]

I used to have huge medical trauma since childhood. I spent a lot of time in hospitals and somehow managed to pass out after bloodwork in 8th grade and lost all of my front teeth. I spent the next 20 years avoiding health issues outside of birthing three kids. I had COVID very early on and very bad. It triggered autoimmune diseases that are both rare and cannot go into remission. It took two years for diagnosis and I have been sitting with my diagnoses for the past year in a complete lonely silo. I have little kids and a husband, but they don't get much from me as I'm severely ill. I now have over 20 doctors/therapists, etc keeping me alive today. At age 44, with three young kids, I have zero fear of medical facilities, procedures, or anything. I'm sad that it took a terminal diagnosis to overcome something.

On a more positive note, I overcame public speaking at a young age. Despite my stage fright, I would push myself to public speak. Early on I was sweaty and nervous, voice shakes! Now I feel completely comfortable public speaking and try to use these skills to help those in need and supporting efforts for the homeless and less fortunate. This was all by doing practice with scripts, talking in the mirror, etc.

I think we all struggle with our fears depending how deep they run. I can't seem to overcome other trauma I've experienced and not sure I ever will. I do know that fear completely wrecks our system! In a fear and anxious state, I basically have to sit on the toilet all day!

Sending virtual hug and feel good vibes. I know it's tough!

[Starrlight in reply to 012703060610]

You. Are. Amazing 🤩

[Thankfulforhelp22]

all I can say is wow! And thanks 😊

[Renizzle2023]

Every time I cross the street.

Being outside in public. Going to the store.

Today, using the community pool at my apartment complex.

These are the things that would fill me with dread and still do sometimes.

It requires repeatedly going towards the fear and getting accustomed to the experience in order to make it routine and less intimidating. That is how I overcome.

I celebrate the progress I have made every time I cross the street.

[CL3V3R-G1RL]

Sure, pull up a chair 🪑I got stories for days!

Btw welcome let me first start by saying that.

Okay my first success story was when I got my driver's license. Now I didn't get my license like everyone else does like at 16yra old. My anxiety made me to anxious to drive. But I did want to learn. Then my mom came up with a brilliant idea. We go driving on the weekends at night. In the early morning hours between 3-4am. Why? Because hardly anybody was on the road. Less traffic. My mom made a route for me to take. Just 3miles. To our downtown and back. I did that for well over a month. Just me and her in the car. It was nice plus I love the way my city looks at night. During this time I wanted to get in shape so I got a gym membership. But I would get dropped off during the day for an hour or so and get picked up. But when I got good at driving, I ended up one night deciding to take my mom's car and go by myself to the gym!

I did that for a good while and even taking little trips to Walmart when it was open 24hrs. I was just brimming with self confidence.

So all you got to do is set a small goal and do that. Keep doing it. Then push or aim a little higher. Keep at it. Eventually it's like you are like "why did I avoid this? This is easy! I can do this!"

Needless to say I got my driver's license! Took the test and passed all in one day. Sure, little nervous. But I remembered I knew what to do.

Sure you may hit a bump or 2. But don't let that deter you. You've got this in you. 🫂

[Thankfulforhelp22 in reply to CL3V3R-G1RL]

appreciate you 😊😊😊