Would they have found it by now?

[Anonymous]

I work as a CNA in the hospital. I don't know if it's my social anxiety but now I think I have developmental language disorder (having trouble communicating) I'm 25, I have social anxiety. Don't you think if I did had that disorder the teachers or my parents would've caught it by now? It's getting better by getting out more and socializing. I do have social anxiety and my therapist said I have average IQ by the way I talk and in order to pass that Cna test. Am I okay?

[MAC1983]

Dear Miss Anonymous,

We have had questions like yours here in GaG before. Maybe one of them was even yours, who knows?

Social anxiety is a tough nut to crack. With no further context and the way things work in the World, I can only tell you it gets by the cracks often and is easily misdiagnosed.

You already sought professional help, and that's good. There are different kinds of mental health specialists that can cater to your different needs. They focus on different things, and should be viewed as multidisciplinarily complementary.

You're also doing something for yourself, and that attitude is important! Very important!

You're the only one who knows if you're okay, but you seem to be dealing with your social anxiety. You'll find better ways to cope with time.

Best of luck to you!

[MAC1983]

Thank you for the MHG, Miss Anonymous. I hope things get better in the future!

[Asker]

Thanks for your helpful advice!!