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PaganSpirit 06/30/2015

For months I haven't gone out anywhere with friends, I haven't gone to the movies, to play billiards, to visit friends or family, etc. I have been a hermit. I go to work and come home with a trip to the store for food once in a while. Ive had no energy or ambition to do anything unfortunately. Well, today I went to the movies and saw Inside Out. What a great movie. It made me laugh, smile and even squirt a few tears due to me still feeling very emotionally unstable lately. Oh well, it was really a good movie and I'm happy that I went out and did it. Little victories I suppose. I still felt some anxiety being around other people but it was an 11am show so it wasn't very busy. I bought soda and candy and made a pig of myself and loved every minute of it. It really felt good to get out and do something even a small thing.

Desigol1979 06/30/2015

:) Kudos, Mate!

I enjoy little victories!

SensitiveHoboLady 06/30/2015

Hooooraaaaaay!!!! I saw it the other day, too! Amazing movie! I'm so glad you did this and hope there are more outings to come! ((((hugs))))

alwaysstrong 06/30/2015

Sounds great!! I'm glad you enjoyed yourself :)

PaganSpirit 06/30/2015

Thanks guys for the comments. Sensitive, there is another outing planned for next Monday and I'm very nervous and worried about that one. I won't get into all the reasons why, maybe I'll post it or something. Lets just say that outing will be more involved and important so I hope I can keep it together.

spacekat 06/30/2015

That's wonderful, Pagan! I admire you so! Yes, may this be the first excursion of many!

theatrediva 06/30/2015

Hey this doesnt sound small to me. Going to the movies and sitting around people is one of my biggest anxieties and going alone? Forget it. You are very brave. good for you.

sadiegirl13 06/30/2015

Yay! Congrats!! I have been wondering about that movie, it's great to hear a good review. I'm so happy for you :)

bookmaven 06/30/2015

kudos - well done, whenn you're feeling high anxiety and having depression small things feel like insurmountable obstacles. taking a shower can feel like an impossible burden so it's great that you're getting out to work, but it's better still that you're feeding your spirit by doing sonething fun and entertaining. i'm glad you enjoyed the film. small but steady steps forward - well done!!

rubyblue 06/30/2015

well done you! that is a huge thing... a great achievement... I am very very proud of you :)

baby steps Pagan... and I have every faith you will keep it together for next Monday.. and hope that turns out to be a very happy day too x

beckyp 06/30/2015

Glad you got out and did something fun.

PaganSpirit 06/30/2015

I can't say it enough..thanks to all of you who have shown so much support. Going to the movies may seem like such a little thing to most people but I am not most people and its a big deal and I'm proud of myself for doing it and enjoying it for all its worth.

Nester4U 06/30/2015

That's huge Pagan!! Don't sell yourself short "just" going to work is a big deal too but I hope this snowballs into even more outings for ya!

MayB 06/30/2015

Good job Pagan!

What a great movie to beak the fast with!

Good on you for taking chances! I agree with what others have said it is the little things that bring considerable joy!

(((Hugs))))

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