[22770]

This is gonna sound soooo lame, especially to all the mum's and wives out there who have to run a household etc, but i find it scary to go to unfamiliar places, crowded places and to go on my own is a total no-go. Since i got IBS i have been worried, as most of you have, to go anywhere at all. This has escalated to anxiety attacks etc. Tonight i said "Bugger it! I'm not gonna let this IBS #### run my life!"For the first time in 2 years, stomach cramping and screaming at me, vision blurring and head spinning i went to Tesco (big place!!) ON MY OWN and did the weekly shopping!!!!Didn't think i was gonna make it, but by God, i came out of there within an hour, no passing out and with 6 bags of shopping!!!!Now i feel very sick!! He heRaise your glasses..."To the first of many shopping trips!" I'm rather proud!

Lisa

 

[13600]

Way to go Lisa!

 

[Popp]

You will only get stronger each time!Way to go!!!

 

[22943]

Hey, way to go! That's great. It should get easier each time you go out.

 

[Screamer]

Yay! That's great. Sometimes we just have to face our fears. I too get afraid of leaving the house at times, but sometimes you just have to make yourself. I'm glad you did it! Now, put your feet up, have a nice hot cup of tea (herbal if you wish, maybe peppermint to calm your tummy) and revel in your success

 

[22770]

Thanks!!! You guys are soooo nice and supportive!My Simon was also very chuffed!!Still a bit stoked myself!Cheers again all!Lisa

 

[17176]

good on ya lisa

 

[Fed Up]

Well done! That really is something to be so proud of!Mandy x

 

[Guest]

Lisa - don't belittle yourself - I'm a pretty upbeat sort of girl but Tesco in Handforth Dean (south of Manchester) scares the bejaysus out of me - I'll do anything to avoid shopping. Thank the lord for Sainsbugs online.Good on you girl!!Sue