I'm glad to help. I can't say that I'm all better. I'm still going through a lot learning along the way. Anxiety is a very real thing. I didn't realize I had it until some time ago when it dawned on me that I was literally running away from or shutting down in every situation where there were people I didn't know. Unfortunately, I had a bad example in my then ex who I looked up to for a long time not understanding that he himself had a severe social anxiety. Now I know.

So, yes, it is a very real thing. I was diagnosed with a generalized anxiety disorder a few years ago. I was also prescribed xanax to take when things got rough. I have here and there, but generally I'm not in favor of taking drugs especially those you can grow dependent on. Instead, I have been trying to do research and find information to help me cope and be better.

I wish I could say I'm all better, and it's a miracle, etc. and give you this hope, but it hasn't happened for me yet. I hope it will. In the meantime, I'm happy to share what seems to work so far.