Don't forget - "**smooth seas never make a skilled sailor"** I have been through this phase of life too. I didn't feel like waking up in the morning and was on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I came in contact with speech therapy, worked hard at it and improved both my speech and self esteem. Look for good speech therapy and practice hard. I can tell you by the end of it, you will come out a stronger, wiser person.