To tell you I did a thing

[Flyingpig47]

I just wanted to share really.

My mental health has plummeted during lockdown. I struggle to leave the house due to severe panic attacks. I recently started taking citalopram but didn't feel like it was helping much. I have anxiety that flares up in certain situations so I've been avoiding these situations (which has been more justified during lockdown but hasn't helped long term).

This weekend I managed to go Christmas shopping to a busy centre. I also met up with friends for a socially distanced walk. I wouldn't have been able to do either of these things a few weeks back. I still struggled beforehand and had a big panic prior to going but once I got there I was ok.

It probably seems like nothing to most people but I feel proud that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and hope this is the start of tackling my demons.

Well done you!
I know how crippling MH problems can be. You are right to be proud! X

Flipping amazing op.
Well done.

Well done Flying, that really is fantastic. It's lovely to read positive threads like yours and by starting a thread you are helping lots of other people and hopefully giving them strength to take the steps you have. Sending you hugs and .

Well done you.

That’s brilliant well done! And now you’ve done it once it will be easier next time. Hope you keep feeling more and more well x

Well done, that’s brilliant!

Well done you’ve done a huge thing, very proud of you.

As someone who was in a similar situation a few years ago ... that is such a huge achievement

I've been where you are, and you should be incredibly proud of yourself. One day you'll look back and be able to say "I did that by myself" and realise just how strong you are. Well done x

Well done, you! Virtual high five!

That’s a massive achievement! Bloody well done!!

Oh that’s fantastic. I had a family member who had panic attacks and I remember how proud and joyful they were after managing a shopping trip. It was a massive big step for them. Well done to you and I wish you all the best.

Great news!

It might not help but I had a boss who used to say to me when we were overwhelmed with work “how do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time”

It means taking baby steps is enough to go a long way. You’ve done really well today xxx

Is is an amazing achievement! Well done! Learning that the feelings anxiety causes are not to be feared is a major milestone and the path to success.

To help you even more, I can't recommend this book highly enough...

www.amazon.co.uk/Dare-Anxiety-Stop-Panic-Attacks/dp/0956596258/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dare+anxiety+book&sprefix=dare+anxiety&tag=mumsnetforu03-21&qid=1607875280&sr=8-1

Superb op, I know exactly how hard it is, keep up the good work!

You did great! Well done

Well done! Really brave and positive steps

Well done flower. We grab life by its baws however we can. And you grabbed this weekend.

Proud of you

Well done you

Good for you
I used to have panic attacks and know how hard it can be to get out of the door.

Thank you all. I don't know what happened to me in recent years. When I was younger I travelled all over the place and never experienced anxiety like I do now. Even a trip to the supermarket is beyond me sometimes. But I'm really pleased with what I've achieved this weekend. Thank you all for the nice comments xxx

Well done Flying.

That is an incredible achievement well done OP

Yay! Well done you - keep going x

Nice one OP.