So my thought is the only way beyond this is through it.
I agree. Learning to be fearless has been more challenging than anything in my life...and more liberating than anything else too. I've read tons on this, but
In the Face of Fear: Buddhist Wisdom for Challenging Times is one I'm reading now. Maybe you will find it helpful...I have.
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Do the Thing You Think You Cannot Do." no matter how small or insignificant it may seem to others, stepping little by little out of my comfort zone has enabled me to be free.
So proud of you. Stroll through the Bed, Bath, and Beyond
like you own it!!