Good luck to you, everyone's got a public speaking phobia to some degree. If you need to get a release for a minute then try it, just cause your problems aren't as serious as others, they're still your problems.

Bummer. Sorry things feel bad. It seems like bad news comes in bunches. I have a few of my own. I try to keep things in perspective & take it day by day. I also get where you are coming from as far the language bit goes. I get a little hesitant speaking Spanish at work because I speak more in slang than the proper way. I hope things turn out better for you.

I hope things look up for you soon.
No matter what else, just remember,
you're still awesome.

I got my Bachelor's and then went to lawschool. My whole life, I've always been able to coast but lawschool was different. I was outgunned from the jump and mos def out of my element. It was graded on a curve and after I got a C in the first class I took, I lost all confidence and stopped talking in class..eventhough in study groups I was often thanked for my insights. The moral of this is: no one will ever be as hard on you as you are. What helped me was to write down little sentences about what I wanted to express in class that day & start from there...maybe it will help you solidy & expand. If not, just remember that you speak 3 languages, THREE. The native French speakers in the class should respect your efforts & your level of commitment. I know I would.

Also, you DO have a lot going on. Having an ongoing ailment is like being in the last stages of the game JENGA...one more thing and the mutha fucker tumbles! Once the blocks get put back you'll feel a lot better about someone coming along and shaking your table. But until then, put up some police DO NOT CROSS tape. You need YOU time. homies get that. xo

I was loaded down my last year of college too. I felt weighed down even though I wasn't taking classes in a language other than my native English, so I feel for you there.
I hope the health issue gets cleared up somehow.
At some point, you need to take some time for you. People will understand, so don't feel you're letting them down. And StCyr is right: whatever happens, you're still awesome.

Have fun on your birthday. Whatever that may entail.

I was thinking you were coming for the sgmtl event! It saddens me to hear about what's going on in your life...

Sadface.
I once tried and failed to learn french, you are braver than most.
Sending good vibes your way.

Have a nice day on your birthday!
Hope things do work out well for you Jaeci.
Take care.

Have a good birthday..go make yourself happy Jaeci

You have to take care of yourself first, then do what you can for others. You're close to the end of school now - don't let your attention waver from doing whatever's necessary to get across that finish line.

Hope you have a vastly better b'day than you're expecting.

Hope you managed to get out for a bit tonight and that the doctors went well

University is the easy part. Finish these last 18 credits and then move LA. You can thank me later.