ENcourage Connection

Hi everybody,

I made it! I went to Ireland by plane, and came back today! everything's been fine and really good.

On the way there, when we got to the airport I was so scared I even started to cry. I felt uncapable of getting inside an aeroplane, I was freakin' scared. But then David suggested me to write down my feelings, and it really helped.

I was able to get in the plane at least, although the first hour or so was really difficult for me. Everytime I noticed a little movement I expected the plane to fall! then I managed to relax and by the time we got to Ireland I was already feeling fine.

The days there have been great. The city of Galway is really beautiful and peaceful, and the landscapes are impressive.

The only negative note was when David got a stomach bug and had to spend a whole day in bed. I started to worry a little, but I spent a lot of time wandering around on my own, and that felt good too.

Something very strange happened with one restaurant where we ate twice, though. It was a really nice place, low light, chilling out music, good and comforting food. Despite that, when we went there the first day I noticed panic growing in me. I tried to find the reason but I couldn't, and eventually I managed to relax.

Well, yesterday we went back, and believe me, I didn't remember the panic at all. So we sat down, we took pictures of the place, and all of a sudden I realised I was on the verge of a panic attack again. How weird! David says that it might have to do with the food (it was Asian), but it makes no sense to me. Anyway, once again I managed to calm down, but it was weird.

Today on the aeroplane I was feeling lots better than the other day, and I've taken pictures of the clouds and enjoyed the views.

I feel so good right now! I just wanted to share it with you, and to thank you all for being there.

Anna

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In Reply to: Holidays in Ireland posted by Anna Banana on September 09, 2009 at 12:22:16:

I'll try to write soon... in the next few days. This was so good to read. :)

Una abracadaaaaaaaaa molt forta!!!!!!!!

Robyn

In Reply to: Holidays in Ireland posted by Anna Banana on September 09, 2009 at 12:22:16:

truly made me smile because it seemed as if you were smiling when you wrote it.

Strange about that place - I know that I get panicky in closed places or places I can't see the exits - maybe it was subconcious but it is awesome that you moved through it.

So happy for you!!!!!!

Jill

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In Reply to: Happy.... Happy.... Happy for you Anna. (The sky isn't the limit for you any longer...LOL) (n/t) posted by Debbie IN California on September 09, 2009 at 21:19:07:

On the day before I thought about you and your trip to get some strength, it did help!

I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip too. And yes, it feels good to plan holidays on countries where I can only go by plane!

Thanks again :-)

In Reply to: Holidays in Ireland posted by Anna Banana on September 09, 2009 at 12:22:16:

So proud of you Anna!

Thanks for letting us know and cheers to you!

Hugs,
Dawn

In Reply to: Maravilloso!!!!!! posted by Vita Luna on September 09, 2009 at 17:27:31:

I didn't try the alphabet thing because with letter A I got "accident", letter B I got "Blood", etc, so I gave up LOL But thanks for your inspiration, it helped thinking that you were able to do it too.

Thanks again!

In Reply to: Holidays in Ireland posted by Anna Banana on September 09, 2009 at 12:22:16:

Wow! Congratulations! What an accomplishment! I can't get NEAR a plane, much less across the pond! You should feel so GREAT! I'd say you got it licked! Heheh! BTW, the reason you felt panicky with the Asian food is probably the Monosodium Glutamate. It makes me panicky, too, so I've taken it out of my diet. Asian food is loaded with it. Congrats again!

In Reply to: Re: Holidays in Ireland posted by Jeremy on September 09, 2009 at 16:44:42:

Wow, so it was the food after all! I didn't know that, but it makes sense. I was completely comfortable there, and after starting eating I felt panicky. It's good to know the reason!

I'm from Spain, so I've only crossed a very small part of the sea to visit Ireland. But still... yes! I did it! I do feel great, believe me.

Thanks again :-)

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