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| Re: Thought I was crazy... -- shakyvoiceguy | Post Reply | Top of thread | Forum |
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Posted by: mt.harrington ® 03/22/2008, 21:10:56 Edit |
I was about 13 when SD hit. (I'm 44 now) For a long while I figured my voice was changing and it would resolve itself. I knew that voice change was more typical in males, but I hoped...
After I realized the vocal problems weren't going away, I thought it was my fault because I was so nervous. Who wouldn't be with such an unpredictable voice? Doctors, psychiatrists all confirmed my anxiety problem. Little did (do) they know! I was confused by this anxiety problem and a voice that did NOT correspond with what I felt inside...which was often times, fine. I look at my daughter who will be 14 in June. (May she never inherit this curse!) She's popular in school, sings and dances and isn't afraid to talk on the phone, or from a podium! I am so happy for her! Yet I cannot help but jump into a pool of "self-pity"! SD decimated my confidence and self-esteem! It forever changed the direction of my life and how I see myself. Yes, many people can surely make this claim about their problems, too. I know what you mean about people you know not believing that your voice is a neurological problem! I had hoped that telling them would relieve my anxiety about "failing" to speak correctly, but if they don't accept my SD....oh well. I am glad that we have each other to talk to. Here I have a voice! |
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