Short anecdote: I realized quite late in life that the discomfort I felt regularly was in fact a simple manifestation of a social phobia that I never fully resolved, but which is much easier to manage now that it's been identified, and I've found the words to verbalize it.
While playing, I totally recognized myself in the stupidity of not asking for help, even if it means making the situation worse. I found the narration realistic and well-written, so thank you for that!