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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
Good morning all you Welsh deviants
As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th  |
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over a year ago
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Well done! I put so much off because of my nervousness, regret it afterwards and wish I'd gone.
Sometimes it's best to be forced into doing something that takes you out of your comfort zone I think |
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"Good morning all you Welsh deviants
As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th "
Well done for having the courage to not let one bad experience stop you from having more good experiences!
Sometimes our brains are our own worst enemies! |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
"Good morning all you Welsh deviants
As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th
Well done for having the courage to not let one bad experience stop you from having more good experiences!
Sometimes our brains are our own worst enemies!"
The mind is a cruel Mistress |
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Good for you mate 
Believe me I know exactly how you feel. I hide a lot behind humour and fake confidence (Believe me im not confident at all) but inside there's an awful lot of self doubt and anxiety. It's horrible constantly thinking no one wants you or wants you around. Having someone hold your hand a little is such a big help. Sometimes you just gotta say fuck it darlings let's do it
Glad you enjoyed yourself. |
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"Good morning all you Welsh deviants
As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.
I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.
So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.
Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.
Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th "
Mate we are there on 17th
We would love to catch up with you then for a chat as mr can suffer bouts of anxiety so know you are not alone |
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By *rtyIan OP Man
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
"We nearly bailed out the greenhouse Saturday. We both were nervous but so glad we took the leap
Was excited all month then 2 hours before i started dry heaving 
Once there it was amazing "
I sat in the car park doing my breathing exercises
Had a word with myself and went in
Had a good night
Catch up for a beer with you both |
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"We nearly bailed out the greenhouse Saturday. We both were nervous but so glad we took the leap
Was excited all month then 2 hours before i started dry heaving
Once there it was amazing
I sat in the car park doing my breathing exercises
Had a word with myself and went in
Had a good night
Catch up for a beer with you both "
Definitely mate you seem down to earth so yeah |
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By *host25Woman
over a year ago
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Totally feel ya. Good on braving it though. I'd love to go to a social as once I get going I'm a proper nympho but I'm no good with chat chat and my anxiety gets the better of me especially going in alone  |
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