Oh, it's hard to hear our difficulties (and strengths) laid bare. When T first told me my problem was "severe" I panicked in a big way! It scared me, because I don't know any other way to be. It also kind of made me thik, "what must life be like for other people who don't have this?" which saddened me.

Do you think that dealing with this anxiety has made you strong? That strength can certainly help you as you try to break the hold of anxiety on your life. You can be both things--very anxious and also very brave...you are doing okay!