Shyness - I feel that my shyness prevents me from being authoritative with other individuals. I am fairly confident in my abilities, but find myself unable to declare so in front of the people that matter.

Social Anxiety Disorder - It has eased in recent years, but I am still haunted from days past when I would find myself sweating profusely, in the middle of a shopping mall, for no apparent reason whatsoever except for fear that I would be approached by someone.

Stress - I think it affects everyone in some way. Most often I stress too much over what is to come and over work, which causes me to spend too much time thinking about it.

Jealousy - I don't like admitting jealousy, but realistically it is there. It is something I never outright express, but I often feel like I can never get the attention I deserve from the people I care about because they always seem to have someone better, someone I'm jealous of.

Depression - The longest lingering dilemma. How shall I count the ways it has affected me? Though maybe it is more the result than the cause, I can't help but feel that depressing episodes have magnified every issue I've ever had.

Diet and Weight Maintenance - I keep pushing myself to get into better shape, but have a hard time staying on track. Though somehow I manage not to get too overweight.

Emotional Abuse - I'm not sure about this one. It is a combination of past feelings concerning my peers in school as well as the friends I hold dearest who sometimes seem to change far too greatly.

Insomnia - I can't stay asleep for long periods, so I am usually very tired.

Low Self Esteem - I try to stay upbeat, and I recognize my accomplishments, but they are never good enough. It makes me feel like certain things are not worth doing, though deep down I still know they are.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) - It isn't me, but someone I care about. The way she wears so many masks, I don't know whether to trust in the face she shows me, or if she will sell me out for her own devices.