One nice leap!

[Truegryphon]

Right now, as I type this, I am at my local library. I haven't been thinking about v*, or been freaking out at the insignificant possibility of somone v*-ing. It's nice to actually be out of my my "safe zone"; my house. It's even a big step typing this out since I have to think about v* everything I type out v*, but after a quick breath, I am able to control myself back down.

I'm loving this bit of freedom. I'll take it over where I was at 6 months ago. This was all just a dream back then... I hope that this is an incentive for others to push themselves out and to start fighting to rid themselves from this horrid phobia.

[KaydeeJayde]

That's great to hear! It feels nice when you get a bit of freedom like that Savour it, and try your hardest to prolong it!

[Truegryphon]

Yes, definitely! It's been so hard being agoraphobic because of this phobia. A year and a half without even visiting the store just down the street was extremely hard.

[turbokinetic]

Happy you're enjoying your life a little now!

Sincerely,
David

[TheSweetThinker]

Great job!

I'm still trying to get where you've achieved today...I haven't left my house properly in ages (around two months), and now I'm just too afraid to finally leave my comfort zone. But yes, reading about your leap has given me the incentive to at least visit the store around the corner from my house tomorrow!

You're right, it's a good idea to just avoid thinking about v* or getting sick altogether while you're out of your comfort zone....I've also been trying to remind myself to just focus on the destination, not the journey, since I tend to start freaking out a bit during the car ride.