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Feel Like I Am Finally Starting To Get Somewhere

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This is really just me putting out there that I think I might finally be getting over some issues:) I went gluten free about 3 months ago, but before that I was someone who wouldn't eat before going out just in case it bothered me and got to the point it didn't matter when I ate, I would be sick and so I got very afraid to go out which is strange since I haven't really had problems since going gluten free, but my anxiety was still terrible. Well I am happy to say that I made a trip to Walmart yesterday (13 miles which is a big deal for me, I haven't been much more then 2 miles away from my house in months.). And it is just in time...my sister is graduating high school tomorrow (10 miles away) and I think I will be able to just get over it and see her graduate. Plus my oldest has a ballet recital on Sunday and I will be able to see that too, it's a little further away but I am hoping that I can do it. For the first time I think that I may actually be able to have a normal life and be there for my kids instead of being afraid to go out.

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Yay! Good job! If I knew how to insert other emoticons, I would put a cute dancing banana right about....HERE! :lol: Honestly, I'm very happy for you. I love hearing the success stories. :D

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That sounds like me last year. Our Wal-Mart is 30 miles away and after a while, I just wouldn't go. Isn't it wonderful to realize that you may be getting your life back? Happy for you! :)

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that is so great. a true gluten-free success story. it still amazes me how gluten can make people anxious. i am so happy you can get your freedom and life back and go out and celebrate with your family. best wishes!

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Ahhh....I love hearing that positive attitude. You're going to be one of the success stories...

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That's wonderful news :)

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I couldn't even tell you how many times I just sat in the house in my jammies for DAYS!! I almost never do that now and I'm only 2 weeks into being gluten-free. And if I was out, all I could think about was getting home. So many things didn't get done cause I would come home before I was finished. I didn't even think about it till I read this post. What an amazing feeling isn't it? Good for all of us!! :D

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I had that much anxiety too. I couldn't believe it all just went away! I can go wherever I want to now! I'm very happy for you! It is really free-ing isn't it? I wish everyone with social anxiety and feeling reclusive could know that gluten can cause these feelings. Unbelievable...but wonderful to have it gone! Enjoy!

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So good to hear things are coming right for you!! That's great news! Unfortunately I've been down and under the weather lately and I believe it's because the kitchen staff at my residential college aren't taking necessary precautions.

They recently got very annoyed with me about the deep fryer situation when I asked them about it (GOOD THING I DID!) and now I wish I was self-catered so at least I could control my OWN diet.

But I must say, I'm really happy for you nonetheless. Hope you really enjoy getting out and about more :)

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Thank you everyone!!! And I am very happy to add that I got to see my little sister graduate from high school last night:) I think that I really would have regretted if I didn't go so I am so grateful that I was able to, I had a few times before we left that I was getting anxious, but my husband was able to help me calm back down so that we could leave. And besides my husband I know that alot of what I was able get through has been from reading on these boards, there are alot of people on here who are an inspiration so thank you for that!

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