Hi MV, welcome to the forum.

I read, it all! lol

Okay as for the scratching, that is not an anxiety symptom. That is something a drug addict would do. I suggest checking out the Polls section. There is lot's of info in there that will tell you what is common and what isn't.

Also don't forgot our classic symptom of hypervigilance. We check doors and windows. Check every vehicle going by. Jump at the phone ringing, door knocking. Come out of our skin when someone comes behind us.. etc... Also the exaggerated startle response (my personal favorite) which makes us look the the most paranoid freaks in the universe.

Also don't forget the self isolation many of us put ourselves though. We have a hard time just making small talk (well most of us anyways lol.) A lack of direct eye contact is also common, expect when in a rage.

Umm can't think of much else off the top of my head. You better share the title when it get's published! I'm an avid reader and love reading any novel that puts our disorder into the thick of things!

bec