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My anxiety is very noticeable in school. I always have my head down, and if I'm not in a desk I sit in the fetal position. I hardly ever socialize with other students, I speak quietly, I bite my lip, and I cry occasionally. Some of my teachers (and some students, too) have noticed this and they...

It happened to me a lot during the past school year, and a few days ago the feeling returned. Does anyone else feel like this? I tried talking to Mom about it, but she basically told me to get over it. ::(:

I wanna shut myself away. I'm tired of having to deal with everything. I'm failing math and history. People are mean to me. Teachers and students alike make fun of me for being so shy. I'm scared to death of accidentally offending someone or appearing stupid. Before going outside, even just to...

It sounds odd, but I really don't want to get rid of my problems. Even if they're crushing and slightly crippling, they're a big part of my identity. I can't be someone else. Does anyone else feel like this?