for a very long time the only way I could face work was to be medicated , I still am but to a much less degree ... one of the things my T told me I have never forgotten was I had to force myself to not avoid things .. So I don't ... yes it causes severe stress. yes it causes fear ... but if I don't go thru with it I really feel low and I am more afraid the next time ... it took a lot and a lot of time but that is how I approach life now ... and I remember if I fail but tried I am better off that if I had never tried at all ...