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Jul 27, 2011, 02:35 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Bless your heart ~ I lived with a controlling ex for many years -- and he pretty much kept me from people too -- he even "checked on me" when I went to see my parents who only lived a few blocks away!!! 
I felt very anxious too once I got away from him. It was very difficult for me to talk with others -- unless like you said, it was on the phone. 
I went to talk to a psychologist -- we had several sessions -- and she helped me immensely. That particular issue didn't take a long time to deal with -- somehow she got my self-esteem built up to the point where I felt better about myself and wasn't so anxious!!
Why not see a therapist? It might not take years & years to deal with this -- chances are you'll feel better soon! But it's important that you talk to someone about this -- otherwise you'll be paralyzed in social situations or at work! Best of luck & God bless. Hugs, Lee
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