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[Artista]

Fencing... rock climbing... my kinda gals! I think as a result of PTSD I actually love adventurous and less ordinary things more so! Tempting fate again some say. When I turned 40 this past year I did what I always wanted to do and jumped out of a plane! LOVED it! If I had extra time and cash it'd be my hobby! Feel at home up there... free. My heart didn't even race... it calmed me.

I am so glad your evening went well J!!!! Sounds like the self-talk is working!! It is heartening to hear the positive things you all do.

 

[Jline]

Thanks Artista. I have always wanted to sky dive, good for you! I think the adrenaline makes us feel good naturally. Serotonin levels go up. Climbing has been amazing for me and once you have the gear it's yours so you can go whenever you like, for free. My kids love it too. How much $ to sky dive?

 

[Artista]

Well, I got the whole shebang... a video and pics and the sky dive was around $275. It was my bday present to myself when I turned 40. Just discussed it at length at my therapist and didn't expect to! I am always surprised how up in a plane I feel at home... calmed. My heart didn't even race as I jumped out... it felt at ease. I explored the reasons why and it began to make sense. Long story but interesting to poke at! And yes... it feels good. I had a natural high all day from it. Would jump again in a minute and if I had extra time and money, it would be an inexpensive hobby once you have the gear. (course there is the "no life insurance" thing you must live with!!! lol) Maybe I'll send ya pics of my skin flapping.... HA!! It was tandem of course for my first time. Would highly recommend it if you have the inclination!

 

[Jline]

You have to go again for sure and $275, well, I would say it was worth every penny! You do look right at home up there, awesome pics! I am so inclined * No one wants to give climbers life insurance either lol.