General Chat

I am going out on my own this morning for the first time in around two months, so it is going to be an ordeal.
Hubby is dropping me off in town, where I shall be prezzie shopping for around 4 hours, then will have to make my own way back home.

I am looking forward to it, but dreading it at the same time.
I shall get so claustrophobic in the shopping centre's and will get lost in many shops. One of the worst being, coming out of a store and not knowing which way to turn, left or right. I will probably double back on myself many times. Lol.

Jenny xx

Just do your best hun, somedays I can't even get out the front door - so when you do finally get out try and enjoy it.


sending positive thoughts to you


skwirrel

Good luck with your day out Jenny.

Thinking of you

Ally xx

Enjoy ur day hun

i get lost always lol

annie xxxxx

Hi
I hope you enjoy it and have fun
Take care Lynne x

Hey thats great news :) Dont forget if you panic just find a quite place to sit down and take deep breaths.

I have taken the day off to take MIL Christmas shopping today. I know the day will be full of plenty of sit downs and coffee's (sit downs for her benifiet coffee for mine).

Next time see if you can get someone to go with you. You may find it helpful to have someone to sit down with.

I know MIL wouldnt go to the big shopping park we are going to on her own so I always try and take her in the summer and winter.

Well Done you anyway. Dont expect a miracle on your first day out - but tell yourself it will be easier next time - you have made a remarkable step :)

as someone who has had problems with agoraphobia/panic attacks for the past 30 yrs,I can sympathise with you.
Hope you have a wonderful day and that you get some bargains--treat yourself to a nice squishy cake to go with the coffee
and remember---we are all rooting for you and will be here when you get back

love and ((((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))

bunny x

morning Jenny

enjoy your day, and remember we are all with you - so you are not really alone (thats at least 20 cups of coffee you will be buying then lol)

take care
Lesley x

Go for it Jenny,


Treat yourself to something nice, then picture yourself wearing it on Christmas day.

You might even meet up with me who has the same problem x..

I have to go to hospital for a scan tomorrow and my daughter who normally takes me has a business meeting in London................. maybe I will find a good looking hospital porter who will hold my hand lol.

Joyce

hi jenny,

,,if you have idea what you want to buy,,is there a shop that has 2/3 things that you want to buy then you wont be trecking round every shop to get them,,,,

dont forget if it gets too much,there is always the day after,,,,,,dont try and do it all in one go if you dont feel up to it,,,,

Good luck Jenny hope you manage to get loads of nice things and one or two for you cos you will deserve it.

Lin xxx

Hope you enjoy your day Jenny. I am sure you will be fine, once you get into the swing of spending the money!!!!

Love
Ann
Glos

Do your best Jenny, if you start feeling panicy go to the nearset open area and dont forget to breathe give yourself time to calm down then have another go.

Good luck and have fun xxxxxxx

Good Luck Jenny :):):)

We will walk with you in spirit today.

Colin :):)

Hi Jenny just take it nice and slow and im sure you,ll be fine its abig step for you but you,ll get there
Love
Dutchxx

All the best, Jenny.

Thinking of you.

Lindy
xxx

When I got panicky I used to think of something really nice and that worked for me. I think they call it imagery in psychology terms.

The more you go out the easier it gets. Take small steps. Don't do too much in one go. Then one day you'll go out without a second thought.

Good luck
Have a great day

Janet
xx

Good luck Jenny ...you will be fine.

Val

I hope you enjoy your day out, positive thoughts are going out to you.

I'm back, just got in made a cuppa and sat down.

Not bad going, Hubby dropped me off in Newcastle at 9.30am. 4 hours shopping £200 lighter and back home at 2.30pm. I was just fine, didnt even stop for a cuppa, just 1 ciggie outside Fenwicks Windows, which is absolutley gorgeous this year.

Thanks for all your message of support, your a great bunch of folks.

Jenny xx