Yes, dance, and do anything for in which you can be proficient! Be excellent at something and not only will others respect you, but you’ll gain new confidence and respect yourself more. It can be any skill, for example, computer graphics, video games, stamp collecting, dog training, soap making, or even stamp collecting, etc. People respect excellence in anything in which they also have an interest. Be sure to place yourself in a position to interact with others who share your skills, hobbies, or education, even if its initially only through text messages until your confidence has increased. Whatever else you do, don't give up. There are many online social support groups, for those who stutter. Google ‘stuttering groups’, online or in person, and reach out to anyone who has shown you respect. Don't stop learning new things such as a skilled trade, certificate of completion, or a university degree. Also be a support for others, either online, or in face-to-face groups. You’ll realize others have the same issues as you and the mutual support will be invaluable. Never stop trying, depression increases when we feel hopeless and hopelessness breeds more depression, it's a sad feedback loop in which we are only sucked deeper into our despair. The solution lies in changing our response to what we have previously experienced, even if we're only faking our new reaction it might be enough of a novelty to change how we are truly feeling internally. Good luck, Sue