I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder called “social phobia”, and then depression, for most of my high school years.I grew up being a very shy girl.
It was hard for me to make friends, unless they came one by one. You could not count on me to attend any programs/ activities in school or at church.
I had panic attacks whenever I had to face a crowd. Being in huge crowds made me feel like I’m suffocating. I didn’t want to be called out or asked to participate.
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