Need some courage

[Scooby1234]

Finding it tough to find the courage to do the things that I avoid daily! I understand my anxiety and the feelings I am experiencing, I've been explained the various techniques to use but I just cant find the initial courage to make the step. The fear is paralysing! x

[milo1]

HI SCOOBY i am the same i cant stay in my house alone i have so much to do here but everyday i have to go out i have tried but i get in a terrible state terrified i dont know what i am going to do x

[Melgil58]

I had a period where I couldn't go out of the house after i lost my mrs or if I did I couldn't go far Asda was a no no to me cos we shopped there then one day before Christmas I thought I've got to go shopping or no food no prezzies for my nephews and nieces I was anxious to the max I said to myself come on this is got to be done I went it was awful to start with but as it went on I kept making excuses to make it last longer even at the checkout at christmas time seemed to take for ever but when I got back home I was so pleased with myself getting through it ,it changed things for me but although I still get bad times I can at least get out for a bit I hope you find the courage it's in there somewhere cos we live with something that takes courage to live with ..........you take care and good luck.....Mel sorry this is a bit of a long answer ; ))

[clairep]

Hi peeps,

Im the same i go out to the local shop with my dad but i cant seem to stay in the shop for long without getting panicky or getting sensations.I know ive got to overcome my fears but i wonder how am i going to cope if i went to tescos.Cant even get in the car to get there let alone going in a supermarket.I wonder if i cant handle staying in a local shop how can i handle a supermarket?But i know this is what i have to do to become desensitised to sensations.Its just practicing it scares me to death

[mba10]

Has anyone had Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? I have and can't shout loudly enough in favour of it. I will always have anxiety but I can manage it thanks to the strategies offered by CBT.

[janicecarrington]

i have a problem leaving the house, i also have been having c.b.t. & after years of being terrified i feel im finally getting somewhere. i got a book out of the library, i`ve found it so good i`ve bought it off amazon, its called cognetive behavioural therapy for dummys i first got it the local library like it that much ive bought it. if you havent read it give it a go.xx

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Hi Scooby

I know ..it s hard work but if u practice u will get there eventually..I hate doing certain things or I m paralysed with fear but I kind of push myself and when I do my task is a great satisfaction and boost of self esteem!!!try to do things with somebody that you trust or somebody that gives you support or is a strong person till you will be ok to try by yourself....remember always little by little..thinking of you

[Scooby1234]

Thank you everyone for your responses. I need to try and take the little steps to do things on my own. Thank you for your kinds words of encouragement! x

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