Another change…….I have phobia re hair salons and having hair done (has been truly awful in past).
Today I walked into an actual salon & a lady did my hair with such amazing focus, care & attention and……it’s perfect!
I felt so different while having it done. Before I’d be literally on verge of panic attack whole time in salon (no exaggeration) but this time I was completely different.
I didn’t have sense of panic, I could breathe plus even trusted!!!! I can’t tell you how this makes a difference to me. It’s so random I know, but as a woman in constant fear of hairdressers it’s been so defeating and feeling so unattractive and low self-esteem with horrible old hair.
Having suffered anxiety and depression on and off over the last few years, I had lost faith in that I’d ever feel good about life. A traumatic incident overwhelmed me and I felt unable to function properly.
After hearing about Social Support Systems, it took me almost a year to finally ask for some help. I knew something needed to change and although it was hard admitting I was struggling, I took the risk. And am I glad I did.
The difference I feel is fantastic.
I feel like a big weight has lifted off my shoulders and the crippling anxiety is reducing.
I can even laugh as I work through my worries, something I never thought I’d do. My family has noticed the positive change in my attitude and that I am far less worked up and snappy.
My facilitator was patient, kind, understanding, and puts no pressure on me. Talking to her is changing my life and my family’s life. I can’t thank her enough.
Everything seems a bit better. I have a quiet feeling of pride in my younger traumatised self for facing those big things.
I’m so glad we did all that work over 2 sessions. Feel like we did important childhood traumas. Was amazed we just ‘happened’ to do the ones I would have chosen from the list today.
I absolutely am so shocked that even now when I think of dad coming into my bedroom that time I literally just smile!!!!???