It’s a battle isn’t it . I keep pushing myself a little further , but then make that little further my new comfort zone , I.e I spent two years out of paid work as I was being available for my mum after dad passed . She passed last year , and after she passed , I had nothing to use as possibly an excuse for not going getting a job . I was always NEEDED by my then younger kids or my mum . Now kids don’t need me as much and mum and dad both passed , I’m left with a massive void and realisation that I’ve been hiding and running from my anxiety of change . I have been diagnosed ASD and adhd in last year ( I’m 48 ) so change is all that bit more scary for me , as I suffer with I MUST KNOW OUTCOMES . So , my life has become very small . Very . I recently started volunteering at a charity shop , only 5 hours a week !! Great , I’ve done it ! Proved to myself !! But now , this has become my new normal . They asked today if I would do more hours —— and there we go again , new change new zone , it’s never ending , and really so so tiring . Sorry, Great post again , just venting
SO glad to hear the message repeated! Slow and steady wins the race. This is a great reminder of why you have to be consistent in facing whatever you fear-every day-no exceptions. The anxious brain needs to hear it over and over again, because fear sometimes makes us forget what the right path is for recovery. I battle with my driving anxiety and agoraphobia every day. Because it is so severe, I make sure that I force myself to drive each afternoon-no excuses. I am choosing to face my fears on my own time. I NEVER want to go. But, I still do it, because I know that I am paving the way for the time when I will have to drive to something that I can't avoid. I know that I'll be calmer because of all of the previous drives and practices-on my own time. Even if I only go a few blocks each day, I know that this repetition is helping to forge my path into a better future. Happy to hear the message over and over!
150. Life WILL Interrupt Your Avoidance
Thanks Drew for your daily podcasts, they are more than helpful.
As for the last one, how do you prepare for a medical test which terrifies me.
thanks
So helpful. U r so insightful. Thank u so much
Terrific reminder!!!
It’s a battle isn’t it . I keep pushing myself a little further , but then make that little further my new comfort zone , I.e I spent two years out of paid work as I was being available for my mum after dad passed . She passed last year , and after she passed , I had nothing to use as possibly an excuse for not going getting a job . I was always NEEDED by my then younger kids or my mum . Now kids don’t need me as much and mum and dad both passed , I’m left with a massive void and realisation that I’ve been hiding and running from my anxiety of change . I have been diagnosed ASD and adhd in last year ( I’m 48 ) so change is all that bit more scary for me , as I suffer with I MUST KNOW OUTCOMES . So , my life has become very small . Very . I recently started volunteering at a charity shop , only 5 hours a week !! Great , I’ve done it ! Proved to myself !! But now , this has become my new normal . They asked today if I would do more hours —— and there we go again , new change new zone , it’s never ending , and really so so tiring . Sorry, Great post again , just venting
SO glad to hear the message repeated! Slow and steady wins the race. This is a great reminder of why you have to be consistent in facing whatever you fear-every day-no exceptions. The anxious brain needs to hear it over and over again, because fear sometimes makes us forget what the right path is for recovery. I battle with my driving anxiety and agoraphobia every day. Because it is so severe, I make sure that I force myself to drive each afternoon-no excuses. I am choosing to face my fears on my own time. I NEVER want to go. But, I still do it, because I know that I am paving the way for the time when I will have to drive to something that I can't avoid. I know that I'll be calmer because of all of the previous drives and practices-on my own time. Even if I only go a few blocks each day, I know that this repetition is helping to forge my path into a better future. Happy to hear the message over and over!