Dear TJ,
Thanks for coming forward and sharing your experience. Personally, I know how bad anxiety can be and I don't particularly care for most forums and I don't do any social media. I can definitely relate. I go through many periods where I don't want to go anywhere and I will literally try to get lost in the wilderness/desert. Having a family, I'm limited in how far I can hide, but I seek solitude every chance I get.
However, I find this forum a safer place and it's refreshing to meet people who have the same challenges. It's also inspiring to hear about the triumphs of many of this forum's members.
Keep in touch with us and always be proud of who you are.
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RAADS-R =180
AQ = 40
SQ = 100
EQ = 16