Me: 1 Anxiety: 0

Today was another success anxiety wise. My husband got me tickets to see our favorite football team play and of course I couldn't make it easy on him. I started freaking out as we got closer, saying it was too much for one weekend and I just needed to relax. Then I felt dizzy as we were driving in circles to go up higher in the parking garage. Then we had to walk high up on ramps and I was feeling so tired. Once up the ramps, we had to climb about 50 steps to get to our seats because we were in the last row. OMG- I thought I was going to pass out! I had to briefly stop twice and inhale deeply on the steps- then when I made it to our row I felt SO out of breath I had to sit down. I am pretty out of shape and don't do stairs as often as I should (plus, Im lazy so of course that factors in). Luckily, one of the benefits to the very top row is the nice breeze, so once the breeze was moving and I got some Sprite I started feeling better. It was a long walk back too but luckily down hill so it was easier to manage. I still feel worn out and my legs hurt. Also, luckily, I was able to realize (once in my seat) that I had started to let my anxiety rule my brain and attempt to ruin my day, and I wasn't going to do that. From there, I took control and did not let it control me. I am feeling very proud- but definitely whooped too. Very relieved I have no set plans tomorrow. I'm hoping to hear back from a few possible jobs this week and maybe even have employment by October- that would be wonderful :). I wanted to share my positive energy and also share the fact that despite what anxiety and depression make you think (and I know how powerful they can be), YOU are in control. So, don't let them continue to control you. This is where therapy is ESSENTIAL, because I would have never known how to regain control without being in therapy.