Hi my name is Margaret

[healingat50]

I'm 54 years old and thrive off of stress and am anxiety ridden. After 3 failed marriages, 5 children and a serious alcohol problem, I am just now addressing issues that are almost as old as I am. You see. I never felt safe as a child. I used to hide in places before I can remember. Mom told me later. I have carried this into adulthood because me retreating into myself is the only safe place I've ever known. I trust no one or I trust too much and share with people that should not have been trusted. I am here to share in a safe place and try to gain tools to combat anxiety and learn better boundaries with others. I am very private so I may share slowly but I love to encourage others and share wisdom I have learned from experience. Thank you for letting me share.

[Agora1]

Hi Margaret and Welcome to a safe caring community.

When you feel comfortable, know that we are here to help support you.

I've been through Anxiety as well as Agoraphobia and know what it's like.

We are all here to share our experiences as well as the tools we have used in

going forward. I'm glad you are here with us. xx

[healingat50 in reply to Agora1]

thank you so much.

[Dolphin14]

healingat50

Welcome to the community. This is a very supportive place with many caring people.

We would love to hear about what is working for you, when you are ready

🐬

[healingat50 in reply to Dolphin14]

Thank you. I’m fairly excited now. I had no idea how many people would respond.

[LynnSalv]

Welcome to the community, Margaret, I hope you feel welcomed here

The bit about hiding sounds so familiar to me. I am used to escaping social situations, but without anyone noticing. I just start to slowly isolate myself from the rest and when no one is looking I just go away. I do it with college classmates, family even at church. I too look for a safe space to express my emotions.

I am, as you, very reserved with my condition, but in here you can vent and ask for advice. Feel free to ask or express anything, we here relate to you and support you

[healingat50 in reply to LynnSalv]

Thank you.

[healingat50]

Thank you.

[sunshinefan]

Hello and Welcome. I have lived with anxiety for a while now and it's gotten worse recently. I hope you find support here and we are ready to "listen" when you are ready to share.