I heard a call today about the lady afraid to fly across the country for a wedding. I was truly amazed and impressed with your perspective on panic attacks. It’s good to be reminded that nobody dies from it, and you can get through it. I have struggled with low self-confidence for most of my life, prompted by my abusive dad who yelled a lot. I used to shake in my shoes when I didn’t think I could do something. But I was committed to getting better.
As a hospice nurse these days, I still get anxious while performing unfamiliar tasks. I just handle it differently now. I never let my patients and their families see how scared I am. My mannerisms stays calm even if my stomach feels very tight, my heart is racing and I’m sweating bullets. I call for a video visit with an RN and they walk me through it. By the end of it, I’ve learned something new.
My mom made an encouraging observation a few years ago about my nervousness. No matter how scared as I was, she pointed out that I never tried to get out of anything. I just faced it head-on and did what I had to do. Like you, I lived through it. A healthy perspective does wonders. I may not be able to change the stressful situations at work, but I am better able to deal with them by caring for myself. Thank you for a refreshing way of looking at things. You are always my hero.
Lorie
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