Since the age of 19 I've suffered from crippling anxiety and have been on medication ever since to control it. I've also been seeing therapists in varying cities for the past 9 years, but this past year I began to see a well-trained CBT therapist who has truly changed my life. He absolutely has the tools I need to deal successful with anxiety.
I do have abuse in my past from a parent and school peers, and this has unfortunately effected me as an adult. I'm 98% sure I'm still single at 38 because of this, it's only recent I've been able to relax and be myself around males. This is despite having a wonderful relationship with my Dad and 2 brothers--it's just the bullying I received in school was from my male peers who made it clear during my formative junior high years, that I was not attractive.
That said, my life has also been unbelievably blessed. I am by default a very upbeat person, I am very close to my family, have a fantastic career, live in an exciting US city and have a beautiful contingent of friends. Life is good.
