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Ruined my first day at college I have a severe stutter. I can speak fluently in my mind but struggle in front of strangers or in public. Today was my first day at college, and during the first lecture, my professor asked me to introduce myself to him and the class. My anxiety surged instantly. I stood up with difficulty and, without any greetings, introduced myself with a pronounced stutter. Everyone was watching me struggle to pronounce my own name. I feel this created a poor impression with the professor, especially since I didn’t actively participate in class discussions. I felt overwhelmed, almost as if I wanted to choke or harm myself. I’m worried I’ll fail at making friends in college. I already feel like a failure, consumed by depressive thoughts.