Had a GREAT experience today- even if it only lasted for a moment. I totally felt comfortable talking among 3 other people at the same time,....and it lasted a good 3 to 5 minutes before my anxiety started.
Progress, not perfection

I'm really thankful I could leisurely chat with them briefly.

(paying for it tonight right now. LOL trembling, stomach ache, headache, and going over and over what happened.)