I read all the stories here and yet I still feel completely alone. No matter how many times I am told, I can never truly believe that there are others out there who feel the same as I feel. I think it’s because I tell myself that I am stupid to feel the way I do. I have reached the point in my life where I know I will never fulfill my potential if I can’t overcome my anxiety and self doubt. It cripples me and has caused me to shy away from so many opportunities. I know that from the outside friends and family cannot comprehend how completely I dislike myself. I wish I could be a friend to myself and I hope I can find the help I need.