postr/StutterMay 31, 2025

I'm so tired and just want to rest peacefully

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I'm so tired and just want to rest peacefully 19M, have severe speech blocks, talked very less in school and avoivded all social gatherings, had no friends, in college, never gave a presentation, dont have any friends, try to avoid eye contact and just rush to home after the classes, there are sudden bursts of energy somedays where i want to change my life, had one such the previous week, bought some nice clothes, and exercised well, but it all came crashing down in today. I went to college and had some conversation with the class teacher and blocked so hard, the class was silent so it was awkard like everytime, I go back to that one day in school when it was my turn to read one page of the novel we were reading whenever I have such an experience. But the major depressing point was when most of the students were walking towards the exit in groups and talking to each other, and i couldnt pass them as they were blocking the way, so had to walk slowly behind, didnt like it. I too want to make friends, you have to add something to the conversation in the group in order to remain the part of the group, I have so many jokes as per the situation but I refrain myself as I know how bad it would be. I dress nicely for the girls to notice me but they all seem to see me as a weird loner and they never seem happy when i make eye contact with them. Its like i already know the recipe to cook the dish, but I cant cook as my hands were cut! Coming home, i just lay down and cry, Im so tired and just want to rest peacefully.

Themes

Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional ExperienceSocial & Relationships

Subthemes

Avoidance & SubstitutionHiding & ConcealmentShame & EmbarrassmentAnxiety & Social JudgmentHelplessness & AgencyLoneliness & Isolation