Hi, Drew and Josh, a long-time listener who really appreciates the work you both do and the advice you give.

It's enjoyable and lighthearted while being very valuable.

Anyway, I wanted to share as you did it anyway and then ask a follow-up question if you have a minute to answer it.

I've been dealing with anxiety on and off for a little over three years now and have not flown alone since 2014

and not slept in hotel room alone since 2018. They had the opportunity to go on a work

trip for two nights last month. I had quite a bit of anticipatory anxiety prior to the trip.

But arriving at the airport, that anxiety lessened quite a bit. It lessened even more

on the plane, though didn't go away completely. So I just handled the feelings, didn't distract myself

from what I was actually feeling. Got to D.C., made my way around the city, saw a few sites alone,

which was quite enjoyable as well. I actually thought I'd panicked in those situations, but I didn't.

The hotel I stayed at was beautiful and actually quite comfortable, and I wouldn't mind it staying another couple of nights. The work conference was actually a lot of fun. I got to see a

lot of people I hadn't seen in a long time, and we actually had a great time. I walked around

the city again after the work conference and enjoyed my time alone, as I said earlier.

The flight home was uneventful, and when I got picked up by my wife at the airport,

I was literally in tears of happiness for what I had just accomplished.

And to top it all off, I spent the next six days and nights at my daughters watching my grandchildren

while she and my son-in-law went on their 40th birthday trip.

That was another huge win.

Now my question, is it usual to have a slight letdown after major wins like this?

Thanks guys for letting me share.

Greatly appreciated.

Keep up the good work.

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