I went to a gym...

NattySchmatty

For the first time ever I stepped foot inside a public gym. Why is this a "success"? Because I feel "ok" enough about myself to not only go out in strange public place, but to be active outside of my home. This is a HUGE step forward in working to overcome my social anxiety. I feel proud.

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kami3006

I know first hand how big a deal that is. Well done!

Fflpnari

Awesome!!!! The gym can be so intimidating.

L1zardQueen

That is huge! WTG!

erniewebbiii

NattySchmatty wrote: »

For the first time ever I stepped foot inside a public gym. Why is this a "success"? Because I feel "ok" enough about myself to not only go out in strange public place, but to be active outside of my home. This is a HUGE step forward in working to overcome my social anxiety. I feel proud.

Good for you. I was like that when I went in 2011. Felt like everybody was looking at me. That's really not the case. IN fact, after a few years I found that it was like a brotherhood/sisterhood. Keep in mind this is a campus gym ... and the students are actually incredibly supportive. Keep going and you'll find that.

jonjaxmom

WHOOP WHOOP! nice job! Such a nice thing to happen... keep GOING!

Slashnl

You should be proud!! Good for you!

neugebauer52

I love to go to the gym - at least I give people to look and talk about. So far I don't fit onto many machines yet - and I always ask the gaping crowd to help me onto one of them. That makes them disappear so quickly! The pool? Even better - I always have my own lawn, moving along like a massive walrus and blowing air like a whale. So much fun!

neugebauer52

Ooops, lane not lawn - but I might give it a try!

caindove11

Great job. It can be a little unnerving the first time you start at a gym.

amyelizbeth

That's amazing! You should be so proud of yourself!!

dbanks80

Big hugs to you!! Most people aren't that bad.

imxnianne

Don’t be ashamed going to gym. You’re there for yourself, not them. Think of it as a home away from home where you can run away from actual life .