So, today was a good day! I got out the of house again - I went to a pet shop with my daughter and I was actually able to go in and purchase a bird! I hope to get out again tomorrow - baby steps!!!! My therapist emailed me today to check on me because she hadn't heard from me, she suggested that we do a phone appointment and maybe I will be able to go to her office the next time - Hopefully I will get the courage I need to go to her office for therapy!
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You surely can get into her office. She\'s there to help you not hurt you. A bird?! What kind? I have 4 parakets and 25 or so finches. I love the chirping it keeps me company, but I can close the door to quite them when I need to. One won\'t make much noise and they are so cute. Congratulations on getting out and actually venturing into a store. You see it was a lot less painful than you imagined it to be. I know it takes a lot of guts to do it but it is so worth it. Each time I did move forward I found it a little easier the next time. Eventually you\'ll not even think about it and even if you do it is more like a little hesitation until I remind myself that moving forward has not been harmful so far. Keep smiling and remember I am proud of you.
I bought one parakeet for my mom, I have 2 parakeets, 2 dogs & 5 children! Thank you for all of the encouraging words - they mean alot to me. Have you motivating me is incredible. Logically I know going to my therapist office is the best thing I could do but I have fear :(
I have an appointment to see her tomorrow, I am nervous about it but like you say she is there to help me and not hurt me :) Wish me luck! Keep in touch it sure is nice having someone to talk to!
well done , keep stepping out, the more successful experiences you get the easier it becomes.
I believe you are right because I am really trying to step out and it is becoming a little bit easier every time!!! Thanks for the encouragement!