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1448936 tn?1363206346

I forced myself to go to the store.

Today i have been feeling pretty anxious but I wanted to go out and buy myself a pair of shoes. I've been working a lot and dealing with anxiety because I'm working again so I decided to treat myself to something nice. I got really anxious about going out and while i was out i was having trouble breathing, dizziness, weird burps that were just air no noise, and ringing in my ears. But i pushed past all of that and bought myself the shoes I've wanted for a week now.

I'm home and still a little anxious but im breathing a little better and im not as dizzy. I feel so good about myself whenever I have small victories like this. I could have easily turned the car around and gone home but i didnt. I think these small things are the first big steps to finally overcoming my anxiety and finally saying I'm in control of my life..not the anxiety.

Just thought I'd share. I know I'm always inspired when i hear about other people's accomplishments. Its good to know that it is possible to go out and have a life even while dealing with anxiety.
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1640378 tn?1300714075
hi my name is lauren n i had jus recently experince a horrid anxiety attck last week n it has stuck with me ever since. i havent been to work in three weeks n have done nothing but have myself in my room all the time. im too anxtiouse to go anywhere, and i need to work to pay off my medical bills for ive been seeing a doctor about my issues. how can i over come this....i jus want to be normal again....im 20 yrs old n want this to be over with. i miss the simple things like going to the store, having a claming shower, walking my dog, shopping for clothes, driving and listening to music. ive been doing alot of research n ready alot of other 's comments about their conditions n its helped alot but i still cnt seem to go to the store or go to work cuz i allways feel like ima pass out n cnt breath.....plz give me sum advise.
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345079 tn?1299202476
It is so annoying. Before I had too have my hysterectomy for years I had the worst anxiety with pms. My doc told me to start taking vitamin B6 daily and that eventually after a few months it would lessen the symptoms. Surprisingly enough it took about 3 mnths but he was right.
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1448936 tn?1363206346
yea..im definitley dealing with some pms right now. i've always noticed a slight rise in my anxiety during that time. i never actually thought about that possibly contributing to my anxiety today. it makes a little more sense now.

its weird how something as natural as your monthly cycle can turn up your anxiety. well maybe not weird...but absolutely annoying because i can't stop it from happening! lol
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Wow Alison you sound like me .I too had a hysterectomy last January(kept one ovary) and can still tell when I should be cycling. Its crazy. I agree with DJ873 hormones are not our friend.LOL
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1492418 tn?1289149263
yep we are moving and shaking, hope J is doing ok.
That is interesting Alison, I too seem to get more off when i would have had my cycle. I have been 11 months without the actual but i was always the same as my daughter and she just started so now i say hmmm that would make sense, hormones are not our friend in this thats for sure. I have been off today too erin, isn't it odd, we all have momentum together and down days together, i know i'm reading too much in to that but still interesting
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345079 tn?1299202476
They really can be. For me I have a bad few days before I would normally get a cycle. I assume thats what it is as I have kept track on a calendar but since my hysterectomy I am guessing. Even something as slight as less sleep can make you more anxious. But like you said, you proved you can do it. Hope you feel better and have a good night sleep
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1448936 tn?1363206346
i'm actually happy i got anxiety today. it showed me that i am capable of still going out even though im anxious. i dunno why but my anxiety has been pretty bad today. ive been light headed, short of breath, and uneasy all day today. i guess some days are just worse than others.
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345079 tn?1299202476
Another Whooooooo! You did it and that is all that matters. It only matters that you did it and it was something for you! Dont even think of the fact you felt any anxiety as it doesnt matter. Way to go!
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1492418 tn?1289149263
whooo!!!! good for you, it so ***** but i'm told that the more we can push thru, the easier its supposed to get. Not sure i am completely sold on that. it doesn't make alot of sense to me how one day i can do something the next day not. I think somewhere in the do it anyway lies the key that we will find but that does nag at me.  I am proud of you, many of us are making those small yet huge victories! keep up the good work erin :)
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