Hello Anita,

Thank you for taking the time to read my previous posts in order to situate my current dilemma in a wider context.

I had not made the connection between my anxiety and the crave for euphoria. This is exactly right. I feel vulnerable in a new relationship, which makes me very, very anxious. I am afraid of being abandoned again like I was by both my parents. When feeling anxious, I suffer, sometimes it feels like I am going to die. I want to end the suffering with a large dose of euphoria.

Got it. Slow down. Practice mindfulness. Stay in the here-and-now.

Have a wonderful day,

Isabelle