Anna, if I interrupted your message correctly, I'm sorry people ask why. It is not your fault at all. It's like asking why someone speaks Japanese or German or Swedish. Asking someone why they speak a certain language won't solve anything. It's because of how they were raised.

Though I have no idea about your past, you probably have a similar case. You were born this way. Nothing will change about that and if you accept that, then there should be people supporting you about progress. If someone asks why, say why not. People shouldn't question things. A play that I read taught me that instead of asking why, ask why not. Why not talk this way? Is there something bad for talking this way? Why can't you talk this way? Something like this.

Sorry if I'm not much help, but mainly wanted to say it's okay. Not everyone will understand, but as long as you do, everything will be fine [emoji3].

Social anxiety disorder, GAD, OCD, and panic attacks

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