I hated change. I would rarely go out of my comfort zone. I get anxiety everyday whenever I think about the social interactions I’m going to encounter throughout my day, whether it’s school, work, or small gatherings. Since joining the forums, I’ve disciplined myself into never breaking my frame. I’ve built up enough confidence to do things I would never do before. I found that going in there without giving it too much thought has worked wonders. Once things are set in motion, it’s usually smooth sailing from there. There are constant barriers in my mind that want to keep me from improving myself, from proving me wrong whenever I have negative thoughts. This is just like the feeling you get before you jump into a pool. You’re going to hesitate. You’re going to worry about how cold the water is going to be against your skin. But once you make that jump, everything turns out to be all right. You can’t let fear control you. It is just an illusion that holds you back from doing new and exciting things that will change your life for the better. I have to keep reminding myself that it is all in my head. The way you see yourself is the way others will see you.