getting those irritations and doubts into words and sharing those words in a safe place goes a long way toward my own anxiety management.

i hope you'll feel safe to do exactly that here, queen.
you are not alone.
listening. . .

I hate the idea that all I do is type and reply to bots... those chatting days from yahoo, what became of them, why did we even get so far from actual real-time interaction... just saying. And altogether I wishes you a good morning!

amen, queen. with the zoom boom of coronaville, i wonder if "virtual" still means, "almost."

Queen, always listen to arfie. She always knows best.

I am wishing you a great tomorrow. And please never doubt yourself.

There is not a lot of chatting on DS or so it seems. I don't want you to leave here but maybe you could add FB to the mix.

I think at one point or another most people with anxiety have felt what your feeling. It’s a process but know you are not alone and we/I understand. Be kind to yourself.

First, I want to thank you confessions, for the good advice you gave me, and please feel good about your help to others.

Consider putting together a wish book. Many people like to travel, Italy is wonderful, Venice special, and Santorini striking. These things are possible even if you have limited funds. I can give you a nice hotel in Santorini for 150 a night and restaurant where 20 people ate for 500. Start creating some goals, and perhaps people can help you accomplish them.

Some people do better just doing a lot of things, my wife is one, and may not do as well pondering.

Wasn't clear is you exercise or how your nutrition is but those are things to consider too. .

Everyone is so nice on here, why can't I attract you guys in real time and hang out together all at once?

Arfie brought up a good point, the closest, to nearest, and almost, to visit each other and one another is virtual via zoom...

MayB (with an invisible e) offers a sense of relief with common sense to my own senses...

Carlyj you and Arfie are very wise in your own esteemed words and I appreciate you both for that.

Louson, anxiety is very common to experience in life, I agree. However, it can be damaging to the person when wishes are not met, respected, nor honored.

Bobby5k... your timing is exceptional! Thank you, a wish book, now why didn't I think of that on my own... hmmm... A whole new book... sounds like something I can consider looking into. Thanks again for such a wonderful idea...

I'm blessed to say, my nutrition has improved 100% from one day to the next...