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Locut0s

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8. Thank you for the reply. Yes i do have to convince myself somehow that...

Wed Feb 6, 2013, 11:47 PM

Feb 2013

I would really regret it if I threw away this opportunity I know in my heart of hearts that I'm an academic minded person who enjoys putting his intelligence to work solving problems. If it weren't for the depression and anxiety it would be a dream to have a job in which I was paid to apply these skills. My problem is facing the world, I have bad socialphobia and other emotional issues that cause me to shut down when facing social stresses in "the real world". A strong touch of self hatred does not add well to the mix.

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I feel like throwing my life away. [View all] Locut0s Feb 2013 OP

I'm very sorry to hear this. elleng Feb 2013 #1

Thank you very much. It would be difficult to move back and hard to explain. Locut0s Feb 2013 #2

Hi. Is there anything we can do to help? Denninmi Feb 2013 #3

Sorry for the late reply Denninmi... Locut0s Feb 2013 #11

It's not "throwing your life away" but it could be something you'd regret. hunter Feb 2013 #4

Yup, I agree. Denninmi Feb 2013 #5

Thank you very much for the encouragement! It means a lot! Locut0s Feb 2013 #7

Stay in. See a counselor there at school- an academic one and a psychologist. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #6

Thank you for the reply. Yes i do have to convince myself somehow that... Locut0s Feb 2013 #8

They make medication for that stuff. Tobin S. Feb 2013 #9

I've been taking mediation, SSRIs, for quite a few years now. They help... Locut0s Feb 2013 #10

Maybe you need a combo and something for anxiety TexasBushwhacker Feb 2013 #14

Just one thing here... Neoma Feb 2013 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author nenagh Feb 2013 #13