I agree. I always get told that I should accept it, that it's just a part of me, it makes me unique, etc but that doesn't solve anything. I'm a freak. I have so much to say but I can't say it. I give people the wrong impression when they first meet me and I wish I didn't. I avoid doing many things that I want to do and sabotage things because I don't believe in myself.  Communication is vital and so is having a voice. I hate that I don't have one. People assume I'm incompetent and unable to do my job when I'm at work despite being highly educated. I isolate myself too. I wish people understood.