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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.

I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.

So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.

Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.

Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

Glad things turned out well.

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

Well done mister!! Super chuffed and proud of you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Happy to hear you had a good time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks for all the updates

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By *inister_SpinsterWoman
over a year ago

Manchester(ish).

This warms my heart.

Well done OP, be super proud of yourself.

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
over a year ago

Next Door

Good on ya OP, huge step for you.

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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago

Not all that North of North London

Love reading this post, particularly after your other threard and the fact you were struggling.

It demonstrates perferctly the importance of being honest about mental health but also why we should never underestimate the power of kindness

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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

See, not everyone here is a dick

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By *RANDMRSJAECouple
over a year ago

chester

Onwards and upwards now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

nice to hear it all worked out, well done mate

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By *nto the LouWoman
over a year ago

Preston

Loved reading this! So glad that people reached out and you felt able to take that step, it must be a real sense of achievement x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"As many of you who use the forums will know recently I attended a social but left after a short time due to an anxiety attack. I had loads of messages etc after that post many saying to not let it stop me attending others. One was from the lovely organiser of the Bridgend and Newport socials asking if I was free to attend the upcoming Bridgend social.

I umed and arred making internal excuses as to why I couldn’t go, I put that inner critic to one side and said yes I could go.

So last night after a shower n shave I got sorted and drove to Bridgend to the social, as soon as I got there the host greeted me and sat and talked, I chatted and had a laugh with a number of people during the night and stayed until the end.

Thank you to all of you that chatted and put my inner excuses to the back of my mind.

Thank you to Mrs K (l) for inviting me see you all at the next one and at Newport on the 17th oh and Blackwood on the 15th "

So pleased to read this

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By *ittlebirdWoman
over a year ago

The Big Smoke

Really happy you enjoyed it OP and you managed to battle the anxiety demons that we all have from time to time.

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

I’d thank you all individually but that just floods the post, so thank you all for the lovely words.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Now you've done it it should be easier to keep doing it.

I have debilitating anxiety, and know just how it can affect you.

Don't let your head rule your life, is what I say to myself.

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By *akeanyoneMan
over a year ago

LH

Persevered and accomplished. Very well done sir

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Now you've done it it should be easier to keep doing it.

I have debilitating anxiety, and know just how it can affect you.

Don't let your head rule your life, is what I say to myself. "

The mind can be a cruel mistress

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awe that's lovely! Good on you for going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're got to go to know!

I went to a large one in April on my own as a single guy with much anxiety about standing a corner etc (which I *did* do some of, to be fair). I didn't have a great time (it was alright tho!), and I got a mild kicking on here for saying so (weird..), but I'm so glad I went and I would go to another and have a better time now I have that experience tucked under my belt.

Hope the next one for you is even better.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

Well done! I've found meeting people from here has done wonders for my anxiety.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anxiety is horrible, i suffer, and always have done. Ive been told its all in our heads, which is rubbish. Anxiety is a form of mental health, not something we make up

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Anxiety is horrible, i suffer, and always have done. Ive been told its all in our heads, which is rubbish. Anxiety is a form of mental health, not something we make up"

I have over the years suffered with mental health issues

The mind is a very complex and demanding Mistress

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

That's a wonderful result

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By *ittleRed18Woman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

So glad you made it and thrilled you had a great time! Also super proud of you overcoming your anxiety! Things can only get better right?

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By *aizyWoman
over a year ago

west midlands

So glad you enjoyed yourself op

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By *ustamanMan
over a year ago

weymouth

Awesome op, taking the first step is often the hardest

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

And here was me beaming from ear-to-ear having watched Lemonbuttercream's dogging video (now available to stream on UltraHD virtual headset), but this is the winner.

Good for you OP.

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"And here was me beaming from ear-to-ear having watched Lemonbuttercream's dogging video (now available to stream on UltraHD virtual headset), but this is the winner.

Good for you OP. "

. Just watched said video

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons

I just want to thank all the lovely people who have contacted me regarding anxiety etc

Sending love to you all

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well done op. I'm in the process of helping my anxiety with the help of an occupational therapist.

Good luck for further socials

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"Well done op. I'm in the process of helping my anxiety with the help of an occupational therapist.

Good luck for further socials"

Thank you, you are doing the right thing and I hope you get your answers xx

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By *istyPeaksCouple
over a year ago

braintree

I do like a happy ending.

Im glad you got the support you did in the other thread. I read it but didn’t post - I’d had a few vinos & I know not to speak on sensible topics!!!

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By *rtyIan OP   Man
over a year ago

Gateway to the Beacons


"I do like a happy ending.

Im glad you got the support you did in the other thread. I read it but didn’t post - I’d had a few vinos & I know not to speak on sensible topics!!!"

Thank you

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