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<DIV>Hi John,</DIV>
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<DIV>A wonderful therapist worked with me. It took a few years. It certainly didn't happen overnight. Basically she helped me build confidence in myself. I had to convince myself that I could handle getting sick and other people getting sick (particularly my kids). Shehelped me realize it wasn't sohorrible. With each exposure I was able tosee thatI could handle it. The idea is simple but it took a lot of work and determination in order for it to havebeen successful.

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<DIV>I truly hope everyone on the forum can be free of this. It is life shattering like you said. For me it was like living in a prison. It dictated everything I did. It was great to know there were other people out there dealing with it. </DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks again.</DIV>
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<DIV>Anon (by request)</DIV>
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