I am terrified...
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Richmond, VA
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I am terrified...
Planned a beach trip 6 months ago with my kids. I wasn't like this then.
We are leaving today and I am afraid I won't do well there. My friends have encouraged me to go. Everyone says I'll be fine. I'll have my laptop and my cell phone, so I won't have to lose touch with my support group. I can call my Dr. and my therapist. But I can't get rid of the fear.
This is supposed to be fun, that was the plan. My depression has been lifting a bit and I am not drinking. But I don't want to interrupt my "status quo".
I guess I just need some words of encouragement as I proceed to the unknown.
Carol
We are leaving today and I am afraid I won't do well there. My friends have encouraged me to go. Everyone says I'll be fine. I'll have my laptop and my cell phone, so I won't have to lose touch with my support group. I can call my Dr. and my therapist. But I can't get rid of the fear.
This is supposed to be fun, that was the plan. My depression has been lifting a bit and I am not drinking. But I don't want to interrupt my "status quo".
I guess I just need some words of encouragement as I proceed to the unknown.
Carol
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Stay focused on your recovery and stay focused on your vacation with your children. Getting through this experience will strengthen you and you won't feel the same fear next time something comes along.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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*hugs*
You're gonna have a blast!
Grab me a seashell, will ya?
Is the ocean still spitting those out on occasion?
I haven't seen the sea in ... omg ... in 11 years!
don't forget the sunscreen, your pail and shovel, either!
You're gonna have a blast!
Grab me a seashell, will ya?
Is the ocean still spitting those out on occasion?
I haven't seen the sea in ... omg ... in 11 years!
don't forget the sunscreen, your pail and shovel, either!
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Hi Carol,
It's always so good to hear from you. I'm sorry that you're struggling with this, but I'm proud of you for going. You'll be with your kids who love you, you've got lots of support in place (computer and cell phone both excellent ideas), with R+R ahead of you. Maybe long walks on the beach early in the morning are in order? I find them quite healing, myself. Get lots of rest and take care of yourself.
Rowan
It's always so good to hear from you. I'm sorry that you're struggling with this, but I'm proud of you for going. You'll be with your kids who love you, you've got lots of support in place (computer and cell phone both excellent ideas), with R+R ahead of you. Maybe long walks on the beach early in the morning are in order? I find them quite healing, myself. Get lots of rest and take care of yourself.
Rowan
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Upstate, NY
Posts: 2,155
You can do ti, and probably surprise yourself by
having a good time. Fear turned into strength, is
awesome, by moving out of our comfortable zone with
little steps can do just this, it's your turn, you can do it.
Have a whale of a time, you deserve it, hope3
having a good time. Fear turned into strength, is
awesome, by moving out of our comfortable zone with
little steps can do just this, it's your turn, you can do it.
Have a whale of a time, you deserve it, hope3
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Thanks Anna, barb, Rowan and hope for your words. Thanks for being here for me.
I am at the beach now and not nearly as afraid as I was. It's taking some strength, though, to adjust to this environment.
My kids are enjoying themselve so much. I'm glad. I don't want to ruin things for them.
Carol
I am at the beach now and not nearly as afraid as I was. It's taking some strength, though, to adjust to this environment.
My kids are enjoying themselve so much. I'm glad. I don't want to ruin things for them.
Carol
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