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Mary F. · Terrified Newbie Joined: 26 Nov 2007 Posts: 3

Hey, I am so glad I found this forum! I'm 16 and have been suffering from SA since about the fifth grade. I started taking Paxil and Clonzepam and they have helped a lot! However I still have a long way to go. School is probably the hardest for me. I can't talk in my regular voice and I dont really have many friends(although tons of people have tried to reach out to me!!!!) After sitting alone in the cafeteria for about a year, a girl in one of my classes was kind enough to invite me to sit with her and her friends. Its wonderful to finally be able to sit with people, but I just can't seem to utter a word to any of them! I answer any questions that they ask me but thats it. Also, I would like to get involved more in my youth group at church. Last year, I went on a mission trip for the first time! That was a HUGE step for me and it took a lot for me to go, but I'm glad I did. I don't know, sometimes, I feel like I'm two different people. At home around family and close friends, who I know outside of school, I'm the life of the party and love to laugh and make jokes! But at school, I'm a totally different person! I know its a lot to read but, I just need a little advice!

Thanks!!!!!
MaRy F.

Josh · Posted: Tue November 27, 2007 Post subject:

Welcome to the forums Mary

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