Many of you don't seem to really understand what she's going though. You can't just magically "think positive" or "be less shy" then call yourself a whole new person over night. Trust me, it isn't easy. It takes time to adjust and to change. First thing you need to do (and probably the most crucial) is to find a support group. People who care about you, which could be any friends, family members, Graalians maybe? People you know and can trust or just anyone who makes you feel comfortable. The next thing to do is to break your usual cycle. This isn't easy, it's something you usually have to force yourself into doing. But make it your goal to talk to someone at school. Even if it's just a short, casual conversation. Try and and at least talk to two people each day, and when time goes on and you feel more ready. Go for more people. Now, coming from someone who used to be very anorexic and still is mildly self-conscious I'm not going to try and advise you on something I could use some help with myself. But appearance wise what usually makes me feel better about myself is to work out and release all that energy and stress. Not gonna lie, I still am self-conscious but that still really helps me a lot. The most important thing is though, is to enjoy your youth. Have fun! Don't let anyone or anything get in your way. Your happiness is what truly matters