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[DJ873]

having to do the stuff i am going to put in my book is quite the challenge :) maybe it will help me on my journey just gathering the info! Walmart - Helmart, soooo wanted to bail held my ground, focused on the now, what i could see hear touch stayed waited noticed the thoughts, just knew i was gonna pass out and this was something real, (isn't it always) decided so be it if I pass out I will handle it. made it through, did what i went in to do, didn't pass out go crazy or die, really thinking this grounding and focusing on now and not fighting is my way to a more peaceful life. after awhile i wasn't anxious anymore

[DJ873]

sweet kind Jen you are in!!!! Sooo proud of you, of us!!! Yes I may very well need you in the morning so please be on!!!! My husband is not going to let me off the hook cuz i do think there is definately something wrong, my upper jaw bone is feeling wierd.

[jlroesner]

Please formally add me to the WalMart club.  Holy Moly!  I did it too!  Oh my gosh, I sure didn't want to though.  Anxiety all the way, and for a least an hour before I had to leave.  My stomach was in knots and we all know what that does to me!  But I thought of you Donna and Alison and said, Dang it!  I can't be the only one NOT to try.  So, off I went.  And it was good.  Even if I chatted up the WalMart workers to the point of insanity (I'm a nervous talker).  I spent 43 minutes in the store and even went over to check out the make-up section, although I didn't need anything from there.  I did go to the shortest line I could find, but doesn't everybody?  So yay!  Victory over WalMart!  Yay!  
Now, Donna, wowsers.  Good for you.  As you know, I worked in a dental office for years and years before I went back to school full-time.  I would be happy to give you some tips if you can tell me what makes you anxious about it.  Can you specifically put your finger on it or is it just leaving the house?  Something like over 90% of the population has a dental phobia, so I've been well trained in that arena.  I would love to help you!  Jen

[Alisonj29]

You can totally go to the appt! We will all be there in spirit holding your hands and cheering you every single step!!!!

MMahon, LOL!!!

[MMahon]

I think I'm going to buy some Walmart stock!!
:-)

[DJ873]

made the appt! now a mess, not literally but can see how i could go there but not gonna dang it

[Alisonj29]

Wooohooooo, you go girls

[DJ873]

Yes we can!! Went out to breakfast with some friends this morning, not comfortable but not awful. Stayed and waited out the anxiety then had a nice time. :) we are doin it girls!!!
I am so inspired I think I will make that dentist appt I have been dreading.

[Alisonj29]

You CAN and WILL do it Jen!!!! Let us know after you come back from your victory!!!

[jlroesner]

Good for both you!  I love a victory story!  I have to go to WalMart this afternoon.  Ugh, dreading it already.  But, I will think to myself if DJ and Alison can do it, so can I!  Focus on the moment, breathe, focus on the moment, breathe...  I'm just so proud of you!  Jen

[Alisonj29]

Yes we are!

[DJ873]

as should you!!! we are on a roll baby!!! lol

[Alisonj29]

Fantastic!!!!!!! That is so ironic because I think in my post about my daughter I posted almost the same thing. Last night I had the same experience in Walmart and made it through. Way to go. 100 steps in the right direction, you should be proud