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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th  |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
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Love reading this post, particularly after your other threard and the fact you were struggling.
It demonstrates perferctly the importance of being honest about mental health but also why we should never underestimate the power of kindness |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th "
So pleased to read this  |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
"Now you've done it it should be easier to keep doing it.
I have debilitating anxiety, and know just how it can affect you.
Don't let your head rule your life, is what I say to myself.  "
The mind can be a cruel mistress |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You're got to go to know!
I went to a large one in April on my own as a single guy with much anxiety about standing a corner etc (which I *did* do some of, to be fair). I didn't have a great time (it was alright tho!), and I got a mild kicking on here for saying so (weird..), but I'm so glad I went and I would go to another and have a better time now I have that experience tucked under my belt.
Hope the next one for you is even better. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anxiety is horrible, i suffer, and always have done. Ive been told its all in our heads, which is rubbish. Anxiety is a form of mental health, not something we make up |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
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"Anxiety is horrible, i suffer, and always have done. Ive been told its all in our heads, which is rubbish. Anxiety is a form of mental health, not something we make up"
I have over the years suffered with mental health issues
The mind is a very complex and demanding Mistress |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
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"And here was me beaming from ear-to-ear having watched Lemonbuttercream's dogging video (now available to stream on UltraHD virtual headset), but this is the winner.
Good for you OP.  "
 . Just watched said video  |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
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"Well done op. I'm in the process of helping my anxiety with the help of an occupational therapist.
Good luck for further socials"
Thank you, you are doing the right thing and I hope you get your answers xx |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
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"I do like a happy ending.
Im glad you got the support you did in the other thread. I read it but didn’t post - I’d had a few vinos & I know not to speak on sensible topics!!!"
Thank you |
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