I’ve done things like this to avoid embarrassment and I get so annoyed because I’ve just created another problem. I’ve pretended to forget things, let other people answer for me/order for me/make calls for me and not said a million things/jokes/comments that I knew would really add to a conversation. I feel like I’ve put across this persona of a forgetful, slow thinker who is unsure of herself when in reality I am quick witted, remember details well and know exactly what I want to say and how to say it - everybody thinks they know me but they don’t. I’m annoyed at myself for that...but I also cannot stand the weird looks and comments and looks of sympathy and everything that comes with stammering.