Re: Any Suggestions?

Dear Luella ... and Tony, too.

There are so many things I want to say to you, but I am overwhelmed at the moment. Luella, you are exactly right about the anxiety. I had a horrible bout with it about 6 years ago when I was still married. I've always been prone to anxiety, but when I got out of the marriage, it seemed to vanish and I thought I was done with it for good.

But these last few months have been so difficult. I just don't feel strong anymore, and there had just been too many changes in such a short period of time. I feel like I want to give up.

But your lovely message of hope and encouragement is wonderful and makes me realize I can pull myself together again. I'm going to read all of the information on the links in your message. I did sit and think today ... and I've cried a lot. I normally don't cry about anything. But it seems I really needed to! I truly am filled with grief and guilt and low self-esteem. But I'm determined to get through this, and I happen to be quite stubborn!

Thank you, Louella! I'm going to read your message many more times; you've helped me get started in what may be a long process, but I'm ready! And I appreciate you sharing your personal experience with anxiety and panic. I'll probably write more later and I'm sure glad you're here! Tony ... you're right, Louella is an angel!