Thank you to everyone... Oddly enough, I was having anxiety when I started to read the responses.
For me, my anxiety and the panic attacks about a month or 2 after I quit smoking... Although that could be a coincidence. Who knows?
I am trying to walk through the fear versus running away, but it's so difficult at times. My experience has taught me that anticipation is worse than the event. Also, there may be nothing going on at the event, just what's in my mind. I need to remember these things as I go to a meeting for work, and know that I am fearing the unknown.
I am very happy to have found this website. thank you all for the support and experience.
Wreckovery.