Dear pasc345,

Anxiety can be so brutal. I have often suffered anxiety related to being alone. It is really awful. I was helped a lot by getting medical treatment for my anxiety and panic disorder although it took some time to find the best treatment. Cognitive Therapy also helped me although I was helped more by the self-help books than fact-to-face therapy.

These Forums have aided me a lot with my anxiety and aloneness. I have met many good people here and this site gives me a place to go where I am not completely alone with myself and my fears about the future. Like you, I also fear being completely alone. I want to welcome you here and hope you make many friends. Sometimes it is only those going through the same or similar things who are able to understand. It is very nice to meet you and I look forward to reading anything you decide to share here.

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen