spagnoot:

Can teachers please stop marking participation on the basis of who is “brave” enough to speak up in class?

Because I absolutely engage in the topics but in order for my to vocalize my thoughts I have to go over and over it in my head, I get pains in my chest and feel incredibly anxious.

Just because my social anxiety prevents me from speaking up in class doesn’t mean my grades should suffer because of it.

(Source: smallconsolation)