Hello Elipsis
My experience dealing with anxiety is learning as much about self care as I can.Now in saying that excepting the fact that I am good enough as I am not as I think I need or should be really helps.Figuring out what works for me is important!I use to think it was selfish but now realize it is necessary.I realize I like to be out in the world but in small doses and like my quiet time to recharge my batteries.I want to be in a relationship but it will have to work for me.I was married for twenty five years and my boundaries were never respected.Now my boundaries may be different then most but that is ok.I deal with anxiety 24/7 and take rimeron to help cope.Over the years I have learned to accept but more importantly learn tools to function.Keep working at it and things do get better.I have found self employment worked the best for me.It allows more flexibility for me time to recoup if anxiety is spiking.I also find groups help as well.Although me time is very important to much time alone with my brain can be dangerous.Lol.It is good for me to part of these groups hearing other people's perspective and what works for them.I hope this helps.Take care and always remember you are perfect the way you are!Its always good to improve ourselves but don't let it make you feel any lesser of a person .