[saphirrain04]

I have PTSD, Panic Disorder, Bipolar, Borderline, OCD, social phobia, mysophobia, and agoraphobia. I used to be afraid of everything, including people, especially men. The past two years I have been in extensive therapy and exposure therapy. I am shocked at the progress I've made. I recently rode the city bus alone with my daughter, to the mall on a busy Saturday, and we sat and ate in the crowded food court. I never would have imagined myself capable of such a feat. I have come a long way, a very long way, but I still have a very long way to go. Atleast now I have some confidence in my ability to lead a somewhat normal life in the future. I am here for support and companionship, but I also hope that sharing my success so far with others will give some hope to them.

[Skeezyks]

Thanks for sharing your progress, saphirraino4!