I take days off of work as well because I feel too bad about myself to face co-workers....it's gotten worse since they promoted me (which should be a good thing), but now I have more responsibility...I have to ask more questions and answer more phone calls (which is horrible for me). I try not to call in sick, but I just get overwhelmed.

As for shopping...it is difficult for me, but I manage. I sometimes go to the store, circle the parking lot, and end up leaving because I get nervous. I try to make short trips and I like to go to places that have "u scan" lanes, so I don't have to talk to a cashier...I feel like a crazy person because I can't even do simple things like that.

I'm pretty good at pushing myself to do things...but I get nervous making appointment over the phone as well. Sometimes I get my parents to do it for me, but I really need to go to the eye doctor, and it's so hard to make that phone call.

Bethsway, you're lucky you have someone that loves you enough to help you out like that! I'm so shy, I don't think I will ever meet anyone who accept me, not to mention guys completely ignore me for the most part.