Like so many of the people in this community, I've been diagnosed with GAD. It absolutely sucks to be wracked with nerves over things that others barely even think about.


One of my "big ones" is highway driving. Specifically, I have a phobia of bridges — I'm 27 and have never driven on one before. I avoid the highway at all costs unless absolutely necessary.


This evening, friends have invited my partner and I over for dinner. They live across a river from us. I know I need to do this. But my head has been spinning for the past week in anticipation, and right now I'm just sitting at home watching the clock.