well since i cannot afford therapy, awhile ago i decided that i was going to take a step no matter what happens..and for the past couple weeks i have been doing really great..going out places no matter how good i feel or not..even going and walking places by myself for lunch..eatting things i never used to..and not letting my mind think about the "what ifs"..and you no what i've come to realize..that i dont actually fear v* i fear the n* and anticipation of waiting and thinking..or if im out in public when im n*.the whole v* part doesnt scare me at all really.. i just dont like it like everyone..but dont get me wrong i still panic when im feeling ill or n*..but i dont let it get as far as it used to get..i can handle it alot better now.. im just really proud of myself for finally taking a step and thought i would share it with you all.. we can do anything we put our minds to!!!