Dear Mr. Ritz:

“Apart from the breathing exercises, any other suggestions?“-

– having read through what you shared previously, what has caused you the most anxiety over the years has been interacting with people, particularly in the workplace, starting with your first workplace: your father’s (a critical, harsh, never-pleased man) machine shop, where you worked full time a year out of high school.

Back in September 2020, you wrote: “I was furloughed for 4 months once this pandemic started and on the days when I wasn’t having anxiety.. I found myself enjoying the time off. I started a garden and was able to spend the day on my terms.. The days went by very quickly“-

– my suggestion: minimal interactions with people= minimal anxiety. Have a lot of Alone-Time. Spend time gardening or doing other activities where you are safe from the anxiety and distress that’s involved in talking with people, hearing their stories and problems, etc.

‘My wife has been having mental issues. Lack of concentration, forgetfulness, brain fog etc.“- I wonder if she was tested in regard to these symptoms and how is her anxiety situation..(?)

anita