Congratulations. Now that is a prime example of using distractions and also taking back control.
("it is my decision")
It gets easier believe me. And see the symptoms might be bad but they won't kill you.
Next time might be hard because negative thinking is going to tell you this time was a fluke.
Don't believe it. It is no fluke, you did it. You Did It. There is that word again, YOU.
Picturing yourself doing it is thought exposure and is used to bury the negative thought that says you can't. Practice relaxation skills to keep the symptoms down and it will be easier too.
Deb it was hard but I did it! I am back home now and I am safe. Something is telling me we are going to go through some tough times, but if we put our foot down we can do it. I do not know when I am going to start driving again. I am going to keep doing like the reading says and picture my self doing it.
That is wonderful news Zen! Good for you!! I bet you are so happy. It made me feel good and hopeful to read you're post I hope that will happen to me too. So happy for you!!
This afternoon, my mom came by to take me and the kids over to our grandmothers house. While I was getting them ready I could feel my body gearing up. The heart racing, dizziness, blurry vision. I told myself I wasn't going to hide anymore. When I went through the front door I locked it behind me. I was telling my mind that I am leaving the house and I will be back later. As I got into the truck I felt better,but the symptoms tried to flare up again. I ignored the sensations and start saying out loud every thing that I saw. ( Tree! Stop sign! Black car! Brick house!) I was focusing my mind on these things, and I made it too my grandma's house! I was so happy for my self. I am on the road to recovery!
