Freeway to a Better Me

I know in the past I have written a lot more about my anxieties. I haven't brought it up in a while.

Basically, I live in a big state of denial most of the time.

Cameron and I started back in counseling to work out some issues a few weeks ago. (nothing crazy)

(I love therapy btw, a huge promoter of self-improvement and emotional health)

So, one of the big issues that came up was the fact that I have not really conquered my anxiety of driving on the freeway. It has been at least 2 years since I have been on the freeway longer than a mile or so. ::insert shame face here::

I have been really thinking hard about things that I want to change about myself, things to make me a happier person. The anxiety has been a hugely embarrassing issue for me. And, frankly, the freeway is just faster for the most part.

So after dwelling on it and having nightmares (literally) for the past week, I decided today was the day to change.

And...I did it.



I finally got on the freeway. Not just once, and not just for one mile. But several times, and I went normal distances, to actually get places.

I literally started crying when I pulled on, it is beyond emotional to finally do something that I have wanted to do and overcome this fear that has been lingering for years.

I know that it will still take time and effort, continually working on this to get better.

But, today was a good day, and I'm going to take it for what it is.

A huge step in the right direction.

:)