Before my illnesses took over my life my enjoyed walking in the woods or scenic trails and hiking, I even conquired Verna Fallas at Yosemite National Park yet I was not one to walk around, I wanted to have an environment to enjoy while walking. The last time I ran was in Jr. High where I ran track. Walking and running is not my thing, I know it’s great for your health but neither interested me. I have ridden a bike for years because I can ride to the park where there is plenty to look at. I did walk at a larger park with the dogs but would not consider that short of a walk helped me and we only went on the weekends.

My husband walks the dogs every morning and again before lunch, I have wanted to join them but when you have Agoraphobia it’s hard to jump that hurdle. I’m still hopeful that I will join him and the dogs one day.
Here’s to your health.
Melinda
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May you have the courage and strength to advance with small steps, my friend.
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That’s the only way, one step at a time.
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May God bless you
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Thank you so much, I’ll take all the blessing I can get. :)
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Good 👍
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Thank you. :)
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Thank you for sharing this—it’s a powerful reminder that health journeys look different for all of us. Hope is a beautiful thing to carry
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After the initial shock wears off we have to make a choice, I chose acceptance and living the best life I can. Thanks for commenting. :)
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I really admire that outlook. Choosing acceptance and living fully is so inspiring.
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Thank you for the kind feedback. :)
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Writing ur own feelings it’s a magical habbit
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Yes it is!
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Hugs, Melinda. It’s all okay.
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Thank you for the kind words. :)
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My pleasure, Melinda
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I hope you will join your husband and the dogs one day, too. One step at a time. Wondering what environment would be most enjoyable to walk in now… something relaxing?
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We have lots of parks but they don’t have any wildlife or trees. Like you nature is what pulls me and living in a big city that isn’t available.
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Big cities really need parks with trees for the birds and bees. I hope you find some nature to walk in.
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Yes they do
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you have agoraphobia? I have its opposite, just as restrictive but not regards exercise: I work out at gym three times a week, and do two lake walks on other days — that leaves me with two days ‘off’ for incidental exercise —
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My Agoraphobia didn’t start until my cognitive impairment reached a bad point. I was driving to a doctor I had seen for 15 yrs, I took a wrong turn and had no idea where I was. What made it worse is I had left my phone at home. I parked by an apartment complex, scared and started crying and freaking out. My cognitive impairment goes in phases, now I can carry on a conversation. I didn’t think I would make it back home. I figured out which way was north and kept driving that direction knowing it would take me back to the town I lived in. The event triggered horrible dreams of getting lost, not finding my keys and that someone was going to hurt me. Now I drive to three-four places near the house. Most of the time my husband drives me to all appointments. It sucks but I’m grateful that I haven’t lived with it all my life.
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you’re lucky: my sister and I have had claustrophobia for most of our lives. I live a mostly normal life though I avoid lifts ; and don’t do Escape Rooms :)
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I have a touch of claustrophobia, it hit me hard when I was diving.
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Blessings dear. 🙏❤️
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Thank you
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My pleasure. Happy weekend. ❤️
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Disability has been a huge adjustment.
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No doubt a difficult one. One step at a time with the attitude that one day you will master how to live with the disability. :)
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I have Bipolar Disorder and anxiety, it’s a daily balance including a commitment to taking my medication. The worst times are the hardest and take everything I have to not commit suicide. I have stayed at a Psych Hospital several times at my worse and the move saved my life. I wish for better days for you.
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I’m so proud of you for caring for yourself!
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I had no choice if I wanted to live a good life and stay alive.
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Hi god bless you
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Thank you, I’ll take a blessing anytime! :)
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