Dear Christina:

You are welcome.

“I have always been an anxious person”- the experience of childhood that we discussed here is one big factor of your anxiety, fueling your anxiety because it is scary to believe that you are shameful and about to be discovered at any time. This is what I meant by these feelings (shame, self hate) being “there all along and interfered with your life so far”.

I hope your therapist is capable and hard working and that you will work hard as well. Be patient and I welcome you to post here anytime.

anita