When I was about 17 i could relate to most things the author was talking about. the struggle of social anxiety consumed my life. i had panic attacks on a daily basis and I was always paranoid. I never thought of therapy, and I didn't believe in taking medication. I only thought of finding another way to help myself. I did find theatre. Theatre was my therapy.
The thing that stood out the most was something i already knew, but its very important. I am not the only one that has struggled with these issued.
A lot of days I still have problems. I struggle to talk on the phone or order food at a restaurant. but i know now that I can get through them.