Bang on Anita!…Thank you!

Being selective in my (our, in reference to other ES’ers, if you’ll allow me) day to day interactions with people, real or virtual has truly become a way of life. Virtual often feeling far safer than reality.
It does however hold its surprises when suddenly we find ourselves in a place where that interaction far exceeds our ability to cope and it those times when the emotional sensations tend to overwhelm the rational thinking.
Trust me when I say, there is no place for abusive behavior in this forum or in life, for we are all people simply trying to find our way. Having people such as yourself interact with us in a safe and positive manor is exceptional indeed, and for that I thank you very much, I do however realize time, being yours, is extremely valuable and do my very best to limit my request for it. Therefore lets acknowledge that this forum is like a journal, with the intent of being able to write honest, yet positive thoughts with the possibility someone, be it yourself or others just might respond when they can, if that’s ok?

LOL, trust me when I say this, I have learned all too well to protect my self, and it is that “shield of protection” I believe has gotten out of control for it no longer just protect me, it isolates me!

What do I believe is the relationship between my “HS” and “anxiety”…… two very specific behaviors of People! Please allow me to emphasis that, its the behavior of people and not people them selves for I know all too well behaviors are created by circumstances. Like clothes people wear depending on the weather outside, so to can their behaviors change depending on the environment they face. Its the behaviors of lying, cheating, hurting and falsification first and foremost trigger my “ES”. Secondary to that are those that dwell in negativity, while doing their best to pull others into that dark world.

People that hold behaviors of honesty and sincerity and caring are ones I have absolutely no anxiety with, quite the contrary I enjoy being around them, conversing with them and can spend hours with them sharing stories of life. Sadly, my perception and experience of our world is there a great many more of the first and second group than there are of the third. So, in order to be able to “mingle” I feel I need a bigger tool box!…..how that?