Thanks for all the advice....Sometimes it feels as though I am the most shy at my school. I know another girl who doesn't talk much like me and sits alone. She likes anime(like me), she's asian(like me), and quiet(again, like me.) We have a lot in common but sometimes I wonder if she wants to be left alone...then again, people probably think the same about me. I guess I can sit near her next time at lunch. Geez, I'm much too shy! I'll try to talk to her or at least say 'hi'.

I've decided to join chorus next year. Apparently, the school counsuler found out about my 'cutting' and suggested it. Maybe it will help.

My brothers are actually a big part of this. When I was young, the only time they would talk to me was to make fun of me. Everything I said seemed to have offended them, maybe that's why I'm afraid to talk. I might offend somebody. I've always been ignored and overshadowed...

I have a particular public place where I laugh and feel more comfortable at. Tae-Kwon-Doe. I like it there, I have 3 potential people whom I can become friends with. Although I laugh and smile often there, I still barely ever talk.

Thanks for replying everyone... I hope your problems get solved as well.