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Jul 31, 2023
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My boyfriend is taking me on a date tomorrow to a really nice place. We haven't been on dates in a while due to a lot of reasons.

I should be excited and happy but all I can feel is anxious and like I'm going to puke. I am terrified that I have to go in a public space tomorrow and it's for at the least an hour because that's how long the tickets are for, that doesn't include waiting in line to get in. My boyfriend also told me how this place can become packed because it is popular. There's no way to cancel this either because the tickets were expensive and non refundable and he is also really excited, he told his mom about where he is taking me. So I just have to go through with this even though it's 3 AM and I can't sleep even though I have to be up at 7. I feel like I am going to puke and I have so much nervous energy. I haven't been in a public space like this in a few months and it's because I was getting progressively worse handling myself in those spaces. Now I am throwing myself into the deep end and hoping for the best.

This is the type of shit that makes me want to die the most though. Because I want to go on dates to these fun and interesting places and I want to get out more but the symptoms of my anxiety make it unbearable to do anything. When I'm anxious I'm literally full body shaking like a chihuahua, I feel like I have to puke and a few times I have, I'm sweating, I can't focus, I have to pee a lot, and then sometimes it gets to the point I have to leave because the symptoms are too hard to deal with. Then medication obviously only helps so much, I'm still left feeling terrible. I really hate the left that I "lived".
 
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I'm sorry you're dealing with so much currently, sounds extremely difficult. I have mild problems with anxiety and recently I found out about a breathing technique: breath in 4 seconds, hold it for 4 sec and exhale for 4 sec, and repeat that. Maybe it will have some effect for you as well. Also does your bf know about your struggles? I think it'd be nice to spend the next date at home or wherever you feel comfortable and able to chill and have a good time. I understand your urge to go out more but if it's taking such a toll on you right now it's better to be easy on yourself
 
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