Beach "True Story"

[Motowngirl67]

So the other day I had court downtown.  I was so anxious that I paid no attention to where I was parking.  I walked off into an alley and came out the other side across the street from the court house.  I walked out from court on the "other wrong sided" of the building with my Atty talking and not paying attention.  All dressed up with 2" heal boots on to most this would mean nothing but for us with chronic back pain you know why I mention this.  I was LOST for 2.5hrs I walked around in pain, in tears, not knowing if I was coming or going.  My phone battery was dead/dying, I had locked my purse in the trunk, as to not have to carry it 'again a CP issue". I was at my end!   2 - hours and I could not take another step, i could not keep it together, I was bawling, stressed, in pain, embarrassed, just felt like a total looser that was going to die if I couldn't find my car.  I had nothing and no way of getting any help.  I had asked a few on the street but because of my crying and whinny voice they probably thought I was a crack head and were afraid of me because they just shook heads and walked away.  So the reason I am telling you all of this...

[Motowngirl67]

Oh and I wanted to add as far as your comment as being well written.. i have to laugh because I cut so much out of that story trying to get it to fit before I decided to cut it in half and make it 2 postings. It was a little more comical with the additional adverbs that I used.

[Motowngirl67]

Thanks OM,
Wanting to keep my story up at the top, viewable, accessible for people to see is a wonderful compliment. Thank you!

I do hope that it helps somebody someday. I know that from now on I do have it in me. To be able to sit down and stop an anxiety attack is Meijer for me it is such an accomplishment to do that without any help with out any drugs. And to be able to solve my crisis at the moment was an amazing feeling. Thank you for helping me how to get here. I have been practicing daily but have not been on the forum, have not been posting much lately. Glad to see you are still around smiles

[omhome]

motown--this beautiful story--well written and expressed-shared deserves---Deserves to be seen so bump it up to the top every now and then   inspiration for those like us (we have similar inner experiences of that "lost" feeling--and how we get back to the beach!) inspiration for sure. You others help her keep it where people see it.  OK??  Please.    omhome

[omhome]

i hope this story will help many of you to believe that these techniques work if you will remember to use them. That's a biggie---remembering during the storm (of emotions--energy--fear---confusion--etc.) to center on your chosen technique---on what you have practiced--and to pause and give yourself just a moment.
       And i think motown has done this sort of thing before---some "focus muscle" building. We use the same principal as muscle builders use. Just consider neurons and their connections and pathways in  the brain are like muscle fibers in your arm and slowly Build those connections you have chosen that center you---that take you back to your inner oasis---your anchor in a storm--your "Beach".  Everybody Post!   om

[omhome]

hello samantha and welcome to our group. I will second motowngirl and say that that advice and little bit of help you offered is appreciated. Posting is the name of the game and how we ll help each other out. So thanks for posting.  
     You might like to read some of the threads here and see if they interest you. And let me say that one major thing we all try to do (and do not always succeed at----humans all!)  Is To Not Be Judgmental of each other as far as that is possible. Support--yes. Advice---yes. Judgments----maybe not a good idea.  OK?  
   again welcome and we all hope you stay around samantha.   omhome

[Motowngirl67]

Are you new to the forum?
Thank you for your empathy, it is very welcoming and endearing. My story is long.   I have seen several doctors in my time. And had several procedures. Comfortable shoes yes they are a good idea for this particular situation it was not viable I was not planning to walk for hours and it was important to me to look professional as I once did. Again long story. I thank you for your response and your empathy. I hope you are doing well today, having a low pain, great day!