Well I made it to my first day of observing for my voluntary job working with ladies who are having cancer treatment and lost their hair... We run a workshop to show them how to put makeup on and learn about skincare....
I now feel physically drained although im buzzing a little.... think a glass of wine is in order tonight to relax...
Its been a week of pushing myself with my fears.... but Im doing it , little by little...
Lots of love to everyone
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Well done Anne! you are going so well in leaps and bounds!! what a rewarding thing to do, I'm proud of you ! Yes I think you are right....cheers my dear..you are doing fantastic x Ella x
Thank you Ella..... xx
Anne, that is great, and especially as Ella says, very worthwhile. I have been looking at some voluntary work myself although I work part time as I thin some of my problems are being caused by having too much time to think. well done for pushing yourself, I'm sure everything you achieve will help. kaz
Thank you Kaz, I too believe my problems have become worse cos Ive had to much time to over think things.... If you can push yourself Im sure you'll feel its worth while.
I work part time in my hometome 3 weeks out of the month and then the last week of the month I will be staying at my boyfriends for the week, on my own (stress for me, dont like being alone) this is in an attempt to finally move to my bf who live 100 miles from me but he works away mon to fri, so its been a hard few months for me and Ive nearly run off a few times, I went round n round in circles trying to figure out how to do it and try make friends here... but Im taking the first few steps to try sort it out..
So this was my first time today.... the girls were lovely and I hope I make some friends from it, and the patients were lovely and so appreciative.... so if you can push yourself its worthwhile....
And I forgot about my probs for a while cos seeing these ladies with no hair and fighting that awful disease, I gave praise for not having to go through that!!
Lots of love xx
This is mega inspiration for me as i too know having too much time on my hands dwelling on things is causing me more anxiety. I too would like to do something like this but am too nervous and no confidence to try. Like you say you have to push your self i guess . I'm in fear as we all are of having an attack whilst doing so. After reading this tho i really want too. Great job Anne !
Im glad Ive insprired you.... there are lots of avenues you can get involved in with voluntary work, doesnt have to be this......in the hospital they run tea shops and always need help,,,,, doesnt have to be front line,,,,, I know understand what you mean about being scared of having an attack while doing it.... thats what anxiety does and you become fearful of the fear!! Just got to try stop the cycle..... easier said than done though.... Good luck and I hope you find the courage to try and do it.... lots of love xx
Well done Anne , I knew you could do it , I have already said how well I think you are doing , but just wanted to put it on your blog
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What a great way to help others and you are helping yourself. I have just been offrered to do some voluntry helping others learn to Restore Furniture (which is what my own business does!) I have put it off, was supposed to arrange to meet up next week and go and see what involves etc..... but im so cross with myself as i have not had the courage to do it! The worst of it all is its for a charity called Andover Mind, which help people with Mental Health issues! I don't know whats stopping me, How did you overcome the whole worrying about starting something brand new?? xxx
I put it off twice tintin so totally understand........you just have to be brave..... Im in a totally new area too so didnt know where I was going...finding this site helped me understand that im not the only one who experiences anxiety...but in the end you just have to make that push.... I really wanted to do it and I just thought of the ladies that I would be helping instead of me.... I blogged on here.....I told the leader I was nervous..... and I wont say I didnt feel anxious going cos I did and even when I was there a little..... but i got through it and enjoyed it....and I cant wait till next time.... I hope this helps a little.... I really think you should try and Im sure you'll love it... just try to think past the initial meeting... sending lots of love.... let me know how you go xxx.
Sharp pain in my chest 
Can a job really have someone feeling so hopeless ??
job anxiety
Anxiety! 
