determined to overcome this storm

[Vanilla]

Overcom,

Take your time, it's ok you know.

Can I refer you to an Internet resource on breathing and centring yourself, it eases anxiety. It's called the half smile and serenity. You will have to add http:

://www.dbtselfhelp.com/html/half-smile_and_serenity.html

You can try googling half smile and serenity. The idea is to use breathing, relaxation and the Mona Lisa smile to help you relax. Use it when you meet people, it's a CBT trick. Once you have learned it then others will see you as friendly and relaxed.

Basically, breathe deeply, imagine yourself in a lovely place- a beach, a mountain or elsewhere, then smile like Mona Lisa........

I use this technique all the time.

V