Facing Fears Head On

[Lionheart]

I have PTSD, Social phobia, and Travel anxiety and yet, I flew almost 1400 miles on a plane to see someone and attend a party with people I did not know, in a place I had never been before.

I also shared my entire life story / bared my soul, with my new significant other and was not rejected, but understood and supported through it all.

Although it was totally anxiety provoking, I had a great time and have overcome my fear of traveling and of meeting new people and going new places. I've conquered social phobia and travel anxiety and have finally moved out of years of isolation.

For me, this is a huge amount of success and I just wanted to share to encourage others to push their comfort zone.

Give yourselves a chance to overcome your fears and anxieties by facing them head on. Keep trying, it gets easier and easier and then one day is a more normal amount of anxiety or is gone completely.

You can do it!!!

Lionheart777

 

[Changing4Best]

I'm so happy for you and her. I have been praying for you each day, so I am happy to hear that God has answered my prayers. I've been hearing that a lot from folks or discovering it just by being told about things that I've prayed for, for folks. God is good, all the time!

 

[expectingbetter]

Thank you so much for sharing this!
Congratulation for your achievement! It is a huge one, I know, you should be proud of yourself!
Thank you for a special dose of encouragement, all us here need that so much!

 

[Purplemunchkin]

:cool:

 

[ladee]

I feel congratulations is just not big enough !! That was a lot of face and you did it !!!! So so proud of you and so happy to hear your lady was receptive and supportive.. Sometimes we think things are never going to change, and they do. Will also say how hard you worked to get here, that is an accomplishment all by itself... I know we will be hearing great news from you and you have given a lot of hope this morning.... A true inspiration @Lionheart777, and am so so happy for you all the way around... lots of applause and hugs !!!

 

[Alexis M]

I have PTSD, Social phobia, and Travel anxiety and yet, I flew almost 1400 miles on a plane to see...

This is inspiring! I am on a road to the same. I have PTSD from military sexual assault and have a very hard time going to unfamiliar places. Prior to my trauma I was quite outgoing and loved spontaneity. I decided to give it a try so I am about to head out on a trip to a new city alone (I have my emotional support dog though, luckily). Fingers crossed it is as therapeutic as I'm hoping. Good job!

 

[shimmerz]

This is life changing! Lion, I am thrilled for you. I trust you are taking time to reflect on the hard work it has taken to get this far! :hug:

 

[EveHarrington]

Awesome!

I'm so happy for you.

Can you send a little of your good fortune my way? :)

 

[DucatiGirl]

I LOVE hearing this! Awesome! Way to go -- literally!

 

[Lionheart]

Thank you, everyone, for all of your replies!!!:)

I think the only good fortune that I really had is that I really wanted to change and I am a stubbornly persistent man! ;)

Although I was really scared and afraid of possible repercussions :nailbiting:, I made the decision that it was worth it for me to take the necessary risks and I took them....it paid off!!!

None of the negative scenarios that played out in my head ever happened and with the one exception of an awkward moment, (that I handled gracefully):cool:, very positive experiences resulted that can be built on. I am hyped!!!:woot:

 

[BlueDream]

Lionheart I am so happy to hear your news!!
You deserve some happiness and joy, I'm glad you are also finding strength in yourself, that's the best news!!

 

[The Albatross]

Very happy for you Lion! Lots of stressors to deal with and some really potentially tough risks, but you did it. You got that right about being persistent too guy. :tup::tup::tup: