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What brave thing have you done today?

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Wanderingnomad · 07/03/2019 14:05

I've been trying to challenge myself to do a few brave things every week. I have anxiety so many of these things might not seem huge to others but to me they are! I'm a serial procrastinator when it comes to facing my fears, and some of them turned out to be nothing at all when I faced up to them. I find that every time I do something brave it gives me the motivation and self-confidence to do something else, so I thought I'd see if anyone else wants to join me on this 'make myself brave' journey.

So today, I finally mustered up the courage to book myself in for a smear test. It'll be my first one, so I'm feeling apprehensive but I'm so proud of myself for locking it in.

Who else has done something brave today?

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CatcherofDreams · 07/03/2019 16:22

I told my anxiety to fuck right off, reminded myself that the physical feelings couldn't hurt me and that they would pass.
And I did the thing anyway.

GandolfBold · 07/03/2019 17:39

Told my EX-H to Fuck off and it felt really good.

He is being a prat and he deserved it, and normally I go along with stuff to keep the peace, but he asked me if his Mum could come over to our house for tea to see the DC's as he doesn't want to entertain her this weekend when he has the children. Err no, if you don't want to then I certainly don't!

Angie169 · 07/03/2019 17:47

Can I include a future brave thing I have to do ?

I have to tell some one we are going to have to get rid of them

RunSweatLaughAndLatte · 07/03/2019 17:53

Fortune favours the bold!

I attended a meeting with senior management and was the only "lowly" colleague there by a few pay bands and was quite outspoken on my opinions and experiences to try to improve attitudes towards mental health at work. It seems that my input was highly appreciated which makes me happy.

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Wanderingnomad · 07/03/2019 19:22

Heaps of brave acts in here! I just did my second brave act for today and had a difficult phone conversation with a company who are trying to withhold a refund for a service I didn't use - I hate confrontation so that's always a difficult one for me.

And yes, future brave acts welcome! That must be a difficult conversation to have, to let someone go Sad

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PlsPlsPls · 07/03/2019 19:52

I have asked someone a few uncomfortble questions I needed answers to. He still wasn't brave enough to tell me the truth.

Stompythedinosaur · 07/03/2019 20:41

I voiced an unpopular opinion in a meeting with some very senior people. I felt I had to in order to stand up for one of the kids I work with, but I was worried about it effecting my work reputation.

Flower777 · 07/03/2019 20:59

I had my smear test yesterday after putting it off for a year because I felt so scared. It was totally fine and very quick and the doctor was so nice about it.

I also spoke up in the pharmacist because they wanted me to go away and come back yet again for my prescription.

I have taken a small but very important step in my career change.

And I am not contacting a friend who is not treating me well. I’m really hurt but I’m not going to chase her.

And I totally agree with you OP. The more things that I do that feel brave, the braver I feel.

Awesome thread!

kayaholly · 07/03/2019 23:07

I joined POF lol, although I'm not sure if it was brave or stupid, I ended up traumatised :D

AutisticHedgehog · 07/03/2019 23:12

Didn’t cancel my GP appointment

Spoke to people at a networking event

nutellalove · 07/03/2019 23:20

Didn't freak out and run 100 miles when the man opposite me on the train was vomiting this morning (am emetophobic). Was actually quite a huge step for me though I am aware my fear is stupid

Coffeebean76 · 07/03/2019 23:49

@runsweatlaughandlatte

This is so great - good for you !!!

I attended a meeting with senior management and was the only "lowly" colleague there by a few pay bands and was quite outspoken on my opinions and experiences to try to improve attitudes towards mental health at work

Great thread!

Dreamzcancometrue · 07/03/2019 23:53

Met a guy I've been talking to online today and invited him back to mine :)

HerRoyalFattyness · 08/03/2019 00:09

I went got out of bed and managed another day at work.
It doesn't seem much and i do it every day, but every day is a struggle.
I have autism, which makes being around people very difficult and i have depression, so i literally just want to hide myself away in a cocoon.
I am aleays exhausted by the end of the day but my autism means i dint sleep well and the antidepressants make me sick, so i soend my nights throwing up and worrying about the next day.

hiddeneverything · 08/03/2019 08:04

Well done op. Lovely thread. I took two young children on a very windy plane journey home!

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Wanderingnomad · 08/03/2019 08:06

Yes, sometimes just facing another day is the bravest thing we can do Flowers

I just told a man he was sitting in my seat on the train and asked him very gently to move. I hate this part of train travel - people always seem to sit in reserved seats and it makes me nervous to say 'excuse me, I think you're sitting in my seat'. I always check my ticket 5 or 6 times just to make sure, especially when they start to dispute it like this man did!

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ShortandSweet96 · 08/03/2019 08:10

I also have anxiety, general and health.
I've been really poorly all week and ended up in hospital yesterday and sent home with antibiotics.
In always terrified of having an allergic reaction and and not normally a tablet taker, as in I wont even take paracetemol for a headache I'll just ride it out. So unless I'm in really bad pain i just grin and bare it.

Today I took my antibiotics, I'm a worrier, DP has gone to work so I'm also all alone. I took them an hour ago and so far so good.

Writing it down makes it sound so silly but it's a massive thing for me BlushGrin

swizzells2003 · 08/03/2019 09:01

I went to a doctors appointment to tell them I'm not ok. I nearly cancelled it many times but made myself go. I have a referral for therapy and started on anti depressants. I felt brave asking for help

Purplecatshopaholic · 08/03/2019 09:07

My Ex came round to get something out of the garage and I didnt kill him...!

DeadZed · 08/03/2019 09:22

So much everyday bravery here. I take my hat off to all of you!

I need to book a smear test, so I will do that today because of your encouragement.

Some days it is a massive effort to even leave the house...

ScaredofMomo · 08/03/2019 09:57

I got my hair cut yesterday! For me that is brave as I hate going to the hairdressers.

123newname · 08/03/2019 10:02

I got up at 7am and I went out for a walk this morning . That’s very strange to me - normally I can’t face getting up until lunch time if not later , and don’t like leaving the house at all let alone on my own .

TaMereAPoilDevantPrisu · 08/03/2019 11:55

I'm 44 and I'm about to have my second ever skiing lesson. Bricking it.

ShitArmBadTattoo · 08/03/2019 17:14

I weeded the garden, there were spiders 👀

Springwalk · 08/03/2019 17:19

I managed not to cry.

I had major surgery a few weeks ago and have two dc vomiting non stop. No help. No family. No way to clean up sick because I will pop my stitches. Hell on earth doesn’t cover it. I am brave for not sobbing the house down and plead for mercy