Posted by Dinah on May 23, 2011, at 9:42:44
In reply to Re: Cautiously re-engaging, posted by Solstice on May 22, 2011, at 7:56:54
I know how lucky I have been. I had that feeling with my mother when I was very young. And in a different way, I had it with my father until he died. I took care of my father as much as he took care of me, I suppose. More on a day to day basis. But I had a bone deep knowledge that he'd never let anything truly bad happen to me.
My problems with anxiety didn't really get out of control until I married and became an adult in the real world. I don't think I'll ever think that's a good thing.
I don't feel like the same person day to day when it comes to socializing. Some days it isn't so very bad, other days it's excruciating. I never know if I'll feel totally out of step or just slightly out of step. Last Sunday I went to a party and had a good time. I felt part of things. But I don't think I get what my therapist thinks I should get from the experience.
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