Hello

[TheKate]

My name is Kate. I'm 19 and struggling with...everything. I went to part of my high school online to avoid confrontation with people who didn't like me. From then on, it has just gotten worse. I can't talk to people. I don't even know if I will actually post this. I feel completely ridiculous for feeling this way constantly. I chose to go to college online because I didn't want to embarrass myself in a new school. Now I owe thousands of dollars for nothing and it just feels like my world is caving in on me constantly. I don't want to be this shy, scared girl anymore. I would kill to be outgoing and strong, ready to face anything. When you're too scared to go into a job interview because you know you'll screw up with the answers you give, you tend to feel a bit pathetic. I can't handle talking to people, even through emails. I get scared, freak out, and my stomach starts turning thinking of all the stupid things I would probably say. Being physically affected by a fear that seems...illogical is difficult. I've never said this to anyone, ever. My few friends and family would probably lock me up for being crazy. It's my own personal struggle I hold inside tightly. I'd love to have the courage, support, and motivation to seek help and get my life on track.

[timothy19]

The Kate how are you ? I read your posting I think in my opinion u should just be you around anyone and people would like u for u and don't care what people think or say about you. I think everyone is nervous around people at one time or another I feel it's good to step out of you comfort zone cause it will just get easier the more u do it. Hope I helped in some way. Take care

[PhoenixStorm]

My name is Kate. I'm 19 and struggling with...everything. I went to part of my high school online to avoid confrontation with people who didn't like me. From then on, it has just gotten worse. I can't talk to people. I don't even know if I will actually post this. I feel completely ridiculous for feeling this way constantly. I chose to go to college online because I didn't want to embarrass myself in a new school. Now I owe thousands of dollars for nothing and it just feels like my world is caving in on me constantly. I don't want to be this shy, scared girl anymore. I would kill to be outgoing and strong, ready to face anything. When you're too scared to go into a job interview because you know you'll screw up with the answers you give, you tend to feel a bit pathetic. I can't handle talking to people, even through emails. I get scared, freak out, and my stomach starts turning thinking of all the stupid things I would probably say. Being physically affected by a fear that seems...illogical is difficult. I've never said this to anyone, ever. My few friends and family would probably lock me up for being crazy. It's my own personal struggle I hold inside tightly. I'd love to have the courage, support, and motivation to seek help and get my life on track.

You sound just like me.. I'm still struggling too.. just know you're not alone

[nshrank89]

Yah I'm not to much older than you and have dealt with a lot of what you said most of my life. Just take it day by day and don't hide this all from your family, mine doesn't fully understand either but they try to help in any way they can. Not just help me but they listen when I just wanna talk. Try to find little things you enjoy doing. I'll be praying for you

[scared44]

Your not alone Kate I feel for you! Have you tried any kind of medication? It just might help! Taje care. Beverley