[dolphinlover8]

For the last couple years my anxiety has been coming out in my speaking. I physically can't get words out. I try to say hi to people, I open my mouth but I just can't get the words out. This happens very frequently because I work in a store. This even happens when I'm trying to ask someone a question or in the middle of a conversation where I can't say certain words. I have seen speech therapists, social workers and a psychologist and no one can figure out what my issue is or how to help me. I keep thinking it's going to get better but it's not, it's getting worse. I'm losing hope. Right now I have motivation to keep trying. I don't want to die. I don't want to quit my job, I want to be able to complete my internship coming up but I'm worried that in the future I'm going to lose that hope and motivation. I don't want to get to the point of not wanting to live because of this but I feel like that is the direction I am going in. I am seeking out help but no one is able to help me

[Skeezyks]

Thanks for sharing your concerns. I'm sorry there's nothing I can offer with regard to your concern, although I certainly do understand the effects long-term anxiety can have on a person having experienced that myself. I hope you'll be able to find someone who can help you. Perhaps other members, here on MSF, will have ideas they can share. Best wishes...

[dolphinlover8]

Skeezyks- thank you and yes I am definitely starting to feel the long-term effects of anxiety.

[downandlonely]

That sounds very scary and frustrating. I wish I knew of a solution.