DH1100September 5, 2010, 7:10pm
Hey guys! Sure have had a lot of wasted months, but I went flying Saturday evening and had a BLAST!!!
I discussed recently about having suffered from anxiety since last December. Well,that changed for at least one flight.
A while back a friend gave me a sample of a different medication they took for anxiety and said to try one if I thought I would be in a situation that might provoke the symptoms. I had tried one in the past and it had helped. Before I left the house I took one and headed over to the strip. I have to admit, I was quite nervous as I started down the road, but by the time I got there, it wasn't as bad. Things were even a little better a few minutes after I took off. I went over to another strip a few miles away and met an older gentleman who showed me an ultralight he designed himself. After visiting for a while I headed back and began to realize the anxiety was completely gone. I felt like myself again for the first time since last December! Instead of being convinced that I was going to die any moment, I looked around at how well built and strong the structure of an Airbike really is and felt a confidence that hasn't been there in a LONG time. I didn't feel the urge to do anything foolish, but as long as it was prudent and safe, I wasn't afraid to do anything I wanted to. I've really missed feeling that way. I've got to find a different doctor, this one has got me on the wrong stuff! It was obvious that with the right medication, I should get over this whole thing rather quickly. Life is too damn short to waste time being terrified of doing the things you most want to do.
Now, guys I am sharing some really personal things with you, but I am doing it because I don't want anyone else to have to live like I have for the better part of a year, and if it helps someone, that's a great reward.
OK, on to some pictures! Check out the deer!
I discussed recently about having suffered from anxiety since last December. Well,that changed for at least one flight.
A while back a friend gave me a sample of a different medication they took for anxiety and said to try one if I thought I would be in a situation that might provoke the symptoms. I had tried one in the past and it had helped. Before I left the house I took one and headed over to the strip. I have to admit, I was quite nervous as I started down the road, but by the time I got there, it wasn't as bad. Things were even a little better a few minutes after I took off. I went over to another strip a few miles away and met an older gentleman who showed me an ultralight he designed himself. After visiting for a while I headed back and began to realize the anxiety was completely gone. I felt like myself again for the first time since last December! Instead of being convinced that I was going to die any moment, I looked around at how well built and strong the structure of an Airbike really is and felt a confidence that hasn't been there in a LONG time. I didn't feel the urge to do anything foolish, but as long as it was prudent and safe, I wasn't afraid to do anything I wanted to. I've really missed feeling that way. I've got to find a different doctor, this one has got me on the wrong stuff! It was obvious that with the right medication, I should get over this whole thing rather quickly. Life is too damn short to waste time being terrified of doing the things you most want to do.
Now, guys I am sharing some really personal things with you, but I am doing it because I don't want anyone else to have to live like I have for the better part of a year, and if it helps someone, that's a great reward.
OK, on to some pictures! Check out the deer!