Posted by ClearSkies on January 24, 2008, at 16:15:36
In reply to Progress Report (long), posted by Racer on January 24, 2008, at 14:36:20
Holy leaps and bounds, Batgirl! No wonder you're experiencing anxiety - getting angry with a doctor, and letting him know it? Deciding on a replacement car and signing a sales agreement?
Is this Racer I'm reading? Of course it is, and I'm mighty proud to know her, I mean you!
Milestones, I think they are called. Being able to express your anger coherently towards Doctor NotWorthWaitingFor while sitting in front of him is an enormous accomplishment. I think I'd be shaking over that one for about 4 days afterwards, on the ClearSkies personal anxiety scale. And I'm familiar with your attachment to your car, and can appreciate the enormity on many sides of your decision.
All I can tell you is that you get used to asserting yourself, from my own personal experience. It's pretty scary right now, but it gets easier, and it actually starts to feel good, if you can believe it. (I'm not always at that stage with my own assertiveness - it depends on the circumstances!)
CS
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