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by Forty and anxious
Mon Mar 31, 2008 1:27 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Anticipatory Anxiety - how do you ever shut it off????
Replies: 6
Views: 1500

This is my biggest challenge. It comes from my childhood. My parents hated each other and I always walked around on eggshells. I protected myself with the anxiety. For example, I knew if I looked forward to a family vacation it would end badly anyways, so I would fret about it until it came. So now ...
by Forty and anxious
Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:33 am
Forum: General Comments/Inquiries about
Topic: Anxiety and making friends
Replies: 10
Views: 2888

Growing up I was always "shy" and even into my adulthood (really it was anxiety). I have grown alot and understand my anxiety better, but still am reserved and have few friends. I'm not sure why. I am social, but I guess I never share too much of myself with others. I always seem to get friends who ...