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Mar 11, 2012, 01:49 PM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Hi ~ Bless your heart, you're totally overwhelmed, and I understand. There was a time I felt just like you.
Before you even consider college, you need to see a therapist. Just like "Icecreamkid" said, if you have insurance call the toll free number on the back of your insurance card, and speak with someone about what coverage you have. Ask them if you have mental health coverage, and if you do, ask them how much you have and what the copayments are. Then ask them what participating doctors you can go to. They will give you a list of doctors in your area that you can see -- then you can call one of them for an appointment. 
Therapy is the best idea for you. They will help you increase you self-esteem -- to get it back. For some reason, you don't have much. They'll help you with your shyness, and any other problems. Believe me, I've been thru therapy and it's WONDERFUL!! It really does make a huge difference in your life, if you get a good therapist! If you find that one therapist isn't quite right for you, you can always switch to another. But don't give up on therapy.
I wish you the very best. It's a grand life out there, and it WILL be for you too!  God bless you and take care. Hugs, Lee
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