I think the thing that messes me up the most is the blocks. I actually do try to talk to people from time to time, since it's a loud warehouse a lot of times they have trouble hearing me. The blocks and stutters come when I have to repeat myself. I believe the social anxiety isn't as big of a deal as I think it is. I've noticed that if I have to talk to someone I'm not as anxious about the actual interaction. The fear comes from scanning what I'm gonna say and knowing that I'm going to block on certain words. For some reason certain sentences seem like this enormous mountain I have to climb. I think keeping quiet for so long around people has eroded my social skills a bit. It probably also contributed to my social anxiety. So I guess the stammer/blocks contribute to me being awkward during small talk because I'm always on edge. I agree with you on disclosing my stutter. I think being ashamed of it just makes things worse and is doing me no favors. Thanks again, this has made me realize alot.