Hi Scaryangie (sorry, I began posting before your post was up). Thanks for the advice -- I hadn't thought of that, & I'll definately look into it. I've also had lingering anxiety, but nothing really debilitating, so all of this is kind of new to me.
It does help to talk on the phone with people, usually as much as seeing someone; unfortunately, it's hard to find a friend who even answers their phone (at times) so it's not something that I can rely on. I just don't understand why I can't comfort myself... I know that my friends/family care, but I feel abandoned, & like they're going to stop caring about me, unless I have the reassurance of a phone call/visit.

Thanks!
~Jessie