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Progress made while taking a trip: We have nothing to fear, but fear itself

Diana-M

Diana-M

Beloved Grand Eagle
Hi, everyone!

Today is my birthday and I am thankful to be alive —even with my TMS! I am blessed to be at the beach— my favorite place in the whole world. And I got here by facing all my fears and coming despite my anxiety and doubts. Instead of failing, like I feared, I’ve been getting stronger on this trip, with symptoms way down and anxiety gone.

For years I have lived a 3-hour drive from the ocean— and all my best memories have been here at our local beach town. When my TMS made me too afraid to come last year, I was devastated. That’s why this victory of coming now is so sweet!

The minute I got here, and I saw the horizon and heard the waves, I felt like I was home again and my entire nervous system calmed down. This is what I’ve needed!

I guess they don’t know who actually said this—Franklin Roosevelt or Winston Churchill—but it’s perfect—“We have nothing to fear, but fear itself.”

TMS is a monster in the closet that scares you so much you stop living. I hope and pray this is the very end of me letting this monster control my life.
 
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Happy Birthday! I was wondering how your trip was going. So glad to hear this is exactly what you needed! Enjoy your special day!
 
Thanks!
Oh gosh, i still have to write up a post but i just have so much to say!
Let's just summarize it as: it was the best decision i could have made! Had a lot of symptoms a few times but i never handled them this good before :D
I hope your trip is also going well and you can take some of that calmness back home with you!
 
sleepyjay said:
i still have to write up a post but i just have so much to say!
Let's just summarize it as: it was the best decision i could have made! Had a lot of symptoms a few times but i never handled them this good before :D
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Yes, please write all about it, when you can! So great to hear it was a success!
 
Diana, I am so happy for you! You should be so proud of yourself for not letting TMS trick you into staying away. I know how hard the lead-up to the trip was!
Good for you!
Happy Birthday!
 
Diana, I've been thinking about you and wondering how the trip was going and I'm so very happy to hear about it!:joyful:

Also wishing you a very happy birthday, my dear, with a big hug for the celebration and the gift you keep giving yourself.

~Jan
 
JanAtheCPA said:
Diana, I've been thinking about you and wondering how the trip was going and I'm so very happy to hear about it!:joyful:

Also wishing you a very happy birthday, my dear, with a big hug for the celebration and the gift you keep giving yourself.

~Jan
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Thanks, Jan, for your constant strength and encouragement!
 
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