tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post3512269893281391916..comments2023-09-15T03:07:09.998-07:00Comments on angel without wings: The battle between anxiety and desireKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08244467139343665091noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-6597828208573083552009-05-03T09:08:00.000-07:002009-05-03T09:08:00.000-07:00Forgive me, I'm a bit behind in reading blogs and ...Forgive me, I'm a bit behind in reading blogs and commenting due to moving however, I couldn't let this one go without giving you a huge congratulations! What you did is awesome and is does give hope to the rest of us. I owe you a lot of thanks because until I started reading your blog I felt very alone with dealing with my problems. I have two people that I feel "safe" with and I feel a bit like a lead weight at times because I can't function well without being with one or the other. The most supportive is my husband and he has been wonderful although at times I'm sure he wishes he could have a minute to himself lol. Now that I know there are others battling this same problem at least I have more understanding of it. I look forward to being able to drive again and doing more on my own. Thanks for sharing your experiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903948294611561526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-30922143498467065452009-04-29T11:06:00.000-07:002009-04-29T11:06:00.000-07:00congratulations- that's a great achievement :)congratulations- that's a great achievement :)Mark Houston Recoveryhttp://www.markhoustonrecovery.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-61306372865298698912009-04-25T02:50:00.000-07:002009-04-25T02:50:00.000-07:00I think it's incredible that you two found each ot...I think it's incredible that you two found each other and were able to stay in touch and finally meet. I suffer from agoraphobia too and 400 miles is a huge distance to an agoraphobic. I have to congratulate you overcoming it and going on your trip. <br /><br />This is gonna sound weird but my sister has been wanting to go visit one of her friends that lives 4 hours away but she doesn't wanna go alone. She understands about my agoraphobia and wishes I could go with her. I've been wanting to go myself but I am so terrified of being too far from home. <br /><br />Maybe you'll inspire me to at least try.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your experiences.Sonja Duporhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00583644095203959266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-1887840112372642009-04-12T12:04:00.000-07:002009-04-12T12:04:00.000-07:00I think it's wonderful how you have met such a kin...I think it's wonderful how you have met such a kindred spirit online (and now in person), one who completely gets you. <BR/><BR/>It goes to show how anxiety takes a back seat when you REALLY want to do something.<BR/><BR/>What you did is wonderful, be so proud of yourself :)<BR/><BR/>xSarah♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/18014898105754256011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-73581381654710147562009-04-12T06:55:00.000-07:002009-04-12T06:55:00.000-07:00Hi Marie,I can identify with nearly everything you...Hi Marie,<BR/><BR/>I can identify with nearly everything you said there except the actual going ahead and doing it. You should be extremely proud of yourself for that. I know how hard that must have been for you and I am so glad that you proved to yourself you could do it. I hope this makes you realise just how strong you are.<BR/><BR/>Robert really is a diamond. I think his drive and positivity must rub off on you. Ultimately though it was your decision to go and presented with the choice you took the hardest option so well done- and you survived.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to your next post and hope to read about all the new things you are doing that you could not do before. You have no idea what reading these stories does for other people still stuck. Knowing that other people can get out gives us all a big lift. <BR/><BR/>Please though take some time out a few times a day to remind yourself how well you have done. You have done fantastic and should continually remind yourself of that.<BR/><BR/>All the best<BR/><BR/>NechtanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-83595825550921026472009-04-12T02:25:00.000-07:002009-04-12T02:25:00.000-07:00This is such a huge achievement that it blows my m...This is such a huge achievement that it blows my mind - well done! I'm so pleased for you that you managed to make it all the way up to Scotland and meet up with Lynn.<BR/><BR/>Have read Lynn's post, and it looks like you both had a fantastic time, and made so much progress together. Can't wait to read your post on the visit too :)Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00858721295808552743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-73462269869973696622009-04-12T02:19:00.000-07:002009-04-12T02:19:00.000-07:00aww thanks bot of you for your comments... well Ha...aww thanks bot of you for your comments... well Having hypnotherapy gave me a bit of confidence at the start and seeing a therapist each week to give me a kick up the ass was good. Lynn has gave me lots of courage to try and get out as she is doing really well at the moment and she is a breath of fresh air... and I love her to bits x<BR/><BR/>The linden method is fecking amazing its just all true, and talking to Charles has just gave me hope and the belief that I can get well. I am going to meet charles but not just yet I need to get a bit more confident as I know he will get me to walk but I NEED to Believe in myself more. <BR/><BR/>Coffee cup, I couldnt drive all that way on my own, or with just anyone, But I could but chooose not to thats the way we have to see it. we can do bloody anything but anxiety stops us as we dont want those sensations :-(<BR/><BR/>Marie xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08244467139343665091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-64703098372567934092009-04-11T19:44:00.000-07:002009-04-11T19:44:00.000-07:00Congrats! That is SO GREAT!!! You must have been ...Congrats! That is SO GREAT!!! You must have been so happy when you realized that you were doing it and you got to meet Lynn!<BR/><BR/>I am also curious where you think the courage came from for the exact same reason as coffecup asked!Kacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296467356866334502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6897374377004491083.post-42257355266097692962009-04-11T18:47:00.000-07:002009-04-11T18:47:00.000-07:00Fantastic achievement Marie, a huge well done from...Fantastic achievement Marie, a huge well done from me! I once was forced to drive from Devon to the North West and managed it only by avoiding the motorway after Bristol. The journey took a whole lot longer than using the M6!! <BR/><BR/>So what do you think has given you the courage to do this? I think most of us suffering want to understand so that they can follow your lead. I panic in the car and I know you're okay, though Robert usually drives. Was it having him with you? Could you have done it on your own? <BR/><BR/>I reckon that you're making such remarkable progress that you're going to be an ex agoraphobic at this rate and won't look back at the things that you couldn't do. Way to go girl! I feel pretty silly for being such a coward, but I suppose how you feel is crucially important to believing in yourself and what can be achieved. Whatever it is, I want some!!!<BR/><BR/>Keep it up lovely lady! ...Xcoffeecuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595328767389539577noreply@blogger.com