Me too, your user name got me from the start. I use OldGrayMare when I do reviews on clothing etc. LLBean & Lands end and when I came across you, I thought must be a sister from different parents.
I too suffered from social phobias (also agoraphobia, anxiety ,claustrophobia, panic attacks, severe depression, etc. etc. since I was a very small child. Got much better thanks to medication and a great psychiatrist. I am 70. and to tell the truth I think getting older helped me even more. I just don't have the energy to fall apart like I used to.
No need to be shy on the internet - BYC has been so good to me and for me. I love spending time here.
I have enjoyed your interview so much, especially the "Magic eggs." Sorry I didn't notice this sooner.