Hi. A few things... >I'm wondering if it has something to do with overworking myself? It could be. I find that I am more fluent when I've had plenty of sleep, exercise, and positive treatments to stress like meditation or connecting with friends. >The worst part is I know everyone was aware of my stutter, but no one mentioned it. I feel like they're all silently judging me, Obviously I wasn't there but I can nearly guarantee that this is not the case. It sucks that kids made fun of you in the past, but I can assure you that people don't notice nearly as much as you think they do. You're just going to have to believe me on this one. >I'm currently 18 You're so young. I know it's hard to believe now but if your stutter can get worse, it can also get better. Keep going. >I've missed out on so many opportunities in these past 2 years alone just because I didn't want to make a fool of myself and it's preventing me from pursuing my dreams(which would require public speaking...) Many of us here are (or were) in exactly the same boat. We know how difficult it can be. Personally, I used to waste my time walking 20 minutes to the store and find that they didn't have what I needed because I'd rather that than call ahead and face yet another phone call block. Just over two months ago I completed a public speaking and leadership course and was voted by my peers as recipient of the highest award. Our weakness is our strength. Keep going.