Told my mom

I've missed many days of school and she was interrogating me and threatening to call the police on me for truancy and I broke down somewhat and just told her about my social anxiety how I've put on a mask of confidence but on the inside feel like I'm dying. She was understanding and she told me she has generalized anxiety herself and she plans to make an appointment for me to see a therapist soon and possibly start taking medication to help me survive the rest of grade 11 and my last year... or there's online school which I may just do if necessary. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders... and of course I'm also anxious for the future. Wish me luck, and remember; even if it's hard to do, you need to tell someone before things get out of hand. I've missed a lot of school days and I needed to let her know the truth. She told me she was relieved because she suspected I was suicidal/depressed and I have been depressed here and there, but not to the point of needing treatment and it mostly is about my SA. I think she said she did suspect it though because of me asking her to go out and pick up meals for me instead of eating at restaurants and me always being in my room. Anyway, thought I'd share my new excitement/anxiety. Hopefully I can get some meds and try and get help through therapy and hope for the best. - Jay

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