It's come to this...

[philly2bits]

So it's come to this. I am actually making a serious thread since I joined this site. After yet another sleepless night, I have come to a conclusion. For far too long I have lived in my comfort zone. And as each day goes by I can feel it becoming smaller and smaller. I have ignored it long enough. I have only one option. I have to push my boundaries or they will get the better of me.

Too long have I hidden, afraid of what others may think of me. Afraid of judgment or ridicule. But though I may hope for an easy solution to my problems, they will not come. If I am to overcome them, I must push myself, and be willing to suffer short term discomfort in exchange for long term peace.

This post is the first step for me in this regards. I am not one to open myself to others. To lay my thoughts or emotions bare for all to see. However, I can not think of a better way to start or a better place to start it then here.

I look forward to your mocking my lame attempt at being poetic here ::

 

[Silvox Black]

March onward my brother! To the ends of time you shall stride! May not earth nor powers divine impede you from destiny!

That, is poetic, as was your post. It was not a pathetic attempt at it. In fact, I would say it is quite empowering. Well done. I also wish you well on your efforts.

 

[206Raider]

No, I feel everything you just said, that's how I'm thinking lately. Things will never get better unless you make the effort to push yourself to be better. Nobody is going to come rescue you, you can't take a magic pill and life is great, you have to actually push yourself. It is very exhausting and it's a lot of hard work but you can do this! Just keep in mind, the top is a long ways up and you will slip from time to time but just get back up and brush yourself off and keep pushing forward. Good luck!

 

[NathanielWingatePeaslee]

Okay, I had to do that coz you asked and I'm a compulsive smart ass.

But seriously, I think that's awesome.

 

[Emily_G]

Great post!! Thanks for sharing and good luck to you!!!

 

[mrb]

hey philly good on you mate go for it .. your a nice guy lol you can do it iff anyone can philly can

 

[freestylemonster]

You can do it! If you apply yourself you can actually lose this phobia faster than you think, I've come way further than I though I would in the last year and I bet you will too!

 

[FOR REAL]

in the "post your voice" thread, you seem really calm and collective.
youve got great character and great sense of humor
as for snow, well it all dies when your around.
i love all your posts, even your racist scottish ones

ps, dont stay away too long cause some crazy person may steal your avator

 

[Krista]

Not at all dear, we've had our talks obviously. I only found you to be enlightening and I enjoyed everything we've discussed. I know you can do this and you'll feel so much better in the end. I'm certainly behind you all the way

 

[agoraphobickatie]

philly! i think it takes a whole lot of courage for someone to come to this realization! don't sell yourself short! it takes even more courage to put it in motion and start getting out of your comfort zone, but any one of us is fully capable of it, we just have to realize it! i wish you the best and hope you can see the great in what you're doing and let it drive you forward!