Can I be blunt with you?
When I was 15 years old I went to Outward Bound. It was an awesome experience. During the 21 days of survival school in the middle of the wilderness we were trained on rock climbing. Sometimes a person will freeze up on the side of a mountain. They will be paralyzed and not be able to move an inch. You wouldn't think it happens that often in rock climbing... I guess it happens enough that it we were taught what to do. I remember being quite shocked at what they told us was the best thing to do to save their life. After climbing over to where the person is frozen, slap them as hard as you can across their face.
So, here is a slap across your face. Your wake up call.
Stop it!
Go public!
Stop waiting. Stop hiding.
Start living.