I think that is a great gesture. Just put one foot in front of the other and knock on those doors. Hugs!

yes your so kind they will enjoy talking to you so it does not take any courage...it is just a do...go do it! You can you will it will be done! Yeay!

I honestly don't see how that could go badly. And I'm the world's biggest pessimist. I say do it, I'm sure they'll love it.

I should accept the difficulties of an anxiety disorder .. but am not experienced at it. Forgive if I over simplify.

Grab the cookies, .. head over to their place, knock on the door. When answered, extend the cookies and say:

""Thank you for helping me during the blizzard with your snowblower."

Head over to where your Mom is staying ...with plenty of cookies. Go to the nursing station and with a smile, hand them to whoever is there ... the 'floor nurse'. Tell him/her:

"This is for the nurses & certified nursing assistant's who give so much to patients like my Mom."

That .... at a minimum should do. IF, IF, IF you have the capability, let the conversation go forward from there ...answer casual questions and continue to give praise and appreciation. Keep it short, sincere, and you will have done two very, very nice and admirable things.

I like how WV spelled it out. I would do it exactly the way he said. And if you find you are getting too anxious and need to leave you can just say you're sorry to cut it short but you have to go. They will understand. And what a lovely gesture! I wish there were more people like you in the world. :)

I think that is a wonderful thing to do. I agree with wv. Keep it simple. I am sure your efforts will be appreciated.

You've been given good advice here Blue. You have to fight the anxiety and just do it. Once you do that, you can come back here and reply to your own post about what you accomplished today! :-) I'll be waiting to read it.:-) And I second what Heidi said-"I wish there were more people like you in the world".

I'd say the anticipation is by far the worst part. The first second that actually doing it, instead of thinking about it, it won't be as bad as you think, intact in a lot of cases of its a nice person you're talking to, it will be great, even easy. And it makes the next time easier. Good luck

Is there somebody you can take with you? Sometimes that helps ease the anxiety. Even children can be a huge help.

If WV's suggestions are still too scary, then there is always the "Ding Dong Ditch" method. Put the cookies in a nice container and put them on the front porch outside their front door. Leave a note that says what you wrote above. Then knock on the door/ring the doorbell, and run like crazy!

Hope it works out for you!

Okay Ms. Awesomesauce... First, what a wonderful thing to do for your neighbors and for the nurses and other caregivers!

I really like what WV said and like Jonroland said, ( and me having panic disorder ), a lot of times the aniticipation and 'fear' are much worse than getting out there and ' doing it '. If you really don't feel like you can face your neighbors ,then you can do what PepperMan suggested. I really think though that both situations can't go any way but great cause you are giving goodies :0) and I know it's going to be so appreciated! You may be surprised at how easily it goes and have some nice conversation with your neighbors and the nurses or aides you see. You know I DO UNDERSTAND , and do whatever you feel you can do. I really have a feeling if you can step out of your comfort zone ( and like I said, I know how real the anxiety is ) that it's going to be a good experience and wouldn't it be fun to see the joy on their faces knowing it's because of your kindness and generosity?

Love you!!

(((((((((((( HUGS )))))))))))

LMT

WanderingVet - That is a big help because with I often never know what to say with my social anxiety! Thank you very much!

I also thank everyone else. Your encouragement and words are a big help to me. I am baking some cookies now and will probably bake some tomorrow so hopefully I can give them out on Saturday.

JUST DO IT.
I GAVE A BOX OF CANDY 2 A POLISH WOMAN WHO LET ME SPEND THE NIGHT AT HER HOUSE 40 YEARS AGO DURING A SNOW STORM.
THE CHICAGO TRAINS WERENT RUNNING THAT NIGHT.
SHE SAID I REMINDED HER OF HER DAUGHTER WHO WAS AWAY AT COLLEGE.
JUST DO IT...........................
GBU
DRENA B
;-O

I get anxious making phone calls at work so I write it out. It does help to know what you are going to say.

>>I often never know what to say

Remember ... there is nothing wrong with telling the truth ... and it will SET YOU FREE.

It is a TRUTH you appreciate these people. You are simply expressing it to them ...it is a totally good thing ... for you, them, and the universe. Truth is liberating .. enjoy it. I know you can do this, ... and I am very impressed.