A night of no fear

[staystrongxx]

Hey everyone, I hope this finds you well.

On Sunday night my boyfriend and I went to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights with a group of his coworkers and his sister and her boyfriend.
I was nervous for a variety of reason- the company (I have social anxiety and am sooo awkward), being far away from home, germs, scared I'd have a panic attack and have no way of getting home early since we carpooled, etc.
We went and were there from about 5:45pm until 2:30am. I didn't act socially awkward, I didn't have a panic attack. I did sanitize constantly but hey, that's ok.
But the biggest thing is, I told myself it was going to be a night of no fear for me. I wasn't going to let my emetophobia, anxiety, and other phobias hold me back. I threw caution to the wind. I went on a roller coaster!!! I have never been on a roller coaster in my life A) because they scare the shit out of me, and B) I am scared I would v*. I went on the Mummy ride and while I did not enjoy it, and squeezed my boyfriend's hand and squeezed my eyes shut, I did it! And I did not v*. I conquered a huge fear of mine that night. I was exhausted and bitchy by the end of the night and my feet were crying, but I think I accomplished 3 things- having fun, being social, and kicking emet's ass!!!

[staystrongxx]

One downfall was that I took a Dramamine before going on the roller coaster ... small steps?

[Erica1649]

Not a downfall at all. It's totally perfect for you to have taken that precaution...a lot of people do it emet or not. Kudos to you for going on the roller coaster. I HATE ROLLER COASTERS....I despise the feeling of my stomach being all the way in my throat like I can't breathe. Second, if I can't see the ride and cant do research on it beforehand, I don't put my butt on that seat haha....good job to say the least!

[Grace47]

WTG Strong! You did fantastic! I never ride roller coasters either because I'll be dizzy and n for the rest of the night. I've been this way since I was a small child. How awesome where the make ups and costumes at the Haunted House? Extremely awesome, I'll bet. The Face Off Haunted House challenge winners had a make up in there. Next time, you need better shoes. *hugs*

[Valen*]

Good job girl!! so glad u had a good time! I need to have my own night of no fear!

[Leslie735]

Congrats! That is great news!!!

[staystrongxx]

Thanks everyone!

Grace- The makeup and costumes were AMAZING, especially on the zombies. Totally believable and not corny at all, ever

[punchbuggy]

That is so awesome way to go

[daffodil]

Well done! Sounds like a fun night!

[momtecz]

im so glad you went and had a great time! proud of you!