tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post2304828725975530282..comments2023-10-16T16:18:08.461+01:00Comments on Living with Agoraphobia: Riding The WavesLynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-20840670963598094222014-07-28T01:26:33.859+01:002014-07-28T01:26:33.859+01:00Hi Lynn,
I can totally relate to everything you h...Hi Lynn,<br /><br />I can totally relate to everything you have said!!! I suffer terrible separation anxiety and have a fear of popping a pill to take the edge off. I'm scared I will feel spaced out and panic worse! You did so well to put Nathan's needs first and ride the waves of anxiety and also pop the pill. You are such a fabulous mum, you really are and please don't ever doubt that. <br /><br />I hope Nathan's appointment went well. Does he have to have surgery for tonsils?<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />Your friend Belinda in Australia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-23227385988905408492014-07-02T10:13:56.200+01:002014-07-02T10:13:56.200+01:00Pat I am so impressed. A huge well done for what ...Pat I am so impressed. A huge well done for what you managed to achieve. I am so happy that you managed to attend. <br /><br />If I was getting married and my mum couldn't be at the actual ceremony I wouldn't mind. But I would be so grateful if she could be there at some part of the day, and that's what you did! AND you managed the breakfast. Hats off to you and give yourself a bit of praise. Don't focus on what you didn't do and be proud of what you DID do. You could have allowed the anxiety to win and avoided the entire event, but you didn't do that, so you need to give yourself some recognition. Well done again and congratulations to your daughter :) xLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-46948220878336368262014-06-29T02:02:57.172+01:002014-06-29T02:02:57.172+01:00Thank you, Lynn. Yes, my daughter was very underst...Thank you, Lynn. Yes, my daughter was very understanding about it. I did attend the reception later and the family breakfast at a restaurant the next morning; even though somewhat anxious, those I could do because they were small venues and escape, if needed, would have been easy. I will always regret that I couldn't be there for the most important moment in her life thus far, but am hoping I won't feel so bad about myself in time. :/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-90927129137708769322014-06-28T23:04:13.408+01:002014-06-28T23:04:13.408+01:00Pat I feel your pain. You will be beating yourself...Pat I feel your pain. You will be beating yourself up about the wedding and I totally sympathise. Sometimes its just TOO hard to overcome. Don't be too hard on yourself. You tried your best and if it had been possible you WOULD have been there. I wish I could take your guilt and disappointment away and say the right words to give you some comfort. I just hope your daughter understands, which im sure she does. This isn't something we choose. Big events are so much harder down to the pressure we put on ourselves and the expectations of others. Although they will us they wont mind we will always worry that deep down they do. <br /><br />Denise ive read your latest post and it appears we are very similar! I look forward to having the time to sitting and reading back through your story! Keep up the good work :) Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16985336897832589441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-71496987467904239972014-06-26T22:43:46.955+01:002014-06-26T22:43:46.955+01:00Hi Lynn, believe me, I understand. I have had agor...Hi Lynn, believe me, I understand. I have had agoraphobia to varying degrees since age 25. Currently I'm having to adjust to living alone for the first time in many, many years. I'm starting to take public transportation, sometimes successfully, sometimes I have to cross the street and ride the first bus back home. <br /><br />Today was my only daughter's wedding. She had a small wedding at the courthouse downtown, up on the 5th floor. I have been dreading this wedding for weeks, as escape would be very difficult. This morning I was so freaked out there was no way I could go. She was gracious about it, but I feel horrible about not attending. I also missed her high school graduation some years ago. <br /><br />I will continue to work on this and make progress, but at this very moment I feel absolutely horrible and very disappointed in myself for not being able to do this. What a terrible thing for a mother to do. :'( ~~ patAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3914969552005146177.post-49099577844887106732014-06-25T21:01:43.049+01:002014-06-25T21:01:43.049+01:00I relate so much to the things you have written it...I relate so much to the things you have written it's scary! My own blog sounds eerily similar. <br />I understand your struggle, as I have the same one. Just thought I'd leave a note to send you some good vibes. Congrats on taking the pill, and know we are strong enough to handle this! :)<br /><br />- DeniseDenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551039662993849563noreply@blogger.com