Sorry to hear that. There are lots of meds for social anxiety, have you tried any???

i am exactly the same thats why i like d.s. so much.

have you tried throwing rocks?

throwing rocks is by far the the best thing i know of

I am too. I only meet new people through work or school. I wish all the shy people in the world could come together because we all know how much we want to talk, we just can't do it with the unshy. Atleast that's how I feel. :)

Meeting people is hard when you suffer from anxiety/shyness. I'm unable to do it right now. Take one step at a time.

I think DS is a step in the right direction. Its nice to know other people are here who feel the same way and you're not totally alone.

YOU SOUND JUST LIKE ME 3-4 YEARS AGO EXCEPT THEY CALLED IT PEOPLE PHOBIA' YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT DAILY SRENGHT !

sorry to here that . i was that way to untill i found ds you can trust the people there and i am here if you need me love lots grama

me too, i will be your friend.

Yeah, everyone in this community can relate! -And many many people in life who may seem totally confident. I'm uncomfortable with anything involving people- at times, petrified! But... I'm talking to friends and facing my fears in the world. I used to hate myself for being the way I was AND hated others for treating me so poorly. I'm consciously putting an end to all that. When old feelings creep up, noticing them fully takes away their control over me. For some situations, I even think of things to say ahead of time, to avoid... discomfort or getting stepped on. I'm jumping in, talking to people, joining groups, applying for BIG stuff- and now it's getting easier. The first few "outings," I guess I'll call them, are the most awkward and painful- but it gets better and better! Join groups! Keep talking!

It is a handicap to be shy I know, have been there. As you're a financial advisor do you have problems in work?
It helps if you can relax and not worry about what other ppl think of you. Do and say what you think is right and stick to it.
DS is a good sight to make new friends and receive support.

Try making a commitment to some sort of community work - just once a month or something, doesn't have to be full on. Work in a soup kitchen, read to old people, whatever takes your fancy. If you're like me, you won't like backing out of a commitment so you'll make the effort to turn up! It's a great way to meet new people, practice socialising, and volunteering gives you a real boost of self esteem and makes youfeel great.

I'm with you there! Able to meet people fine at work, but on my own I'd rather hide in the house!

yeah I have friend issues to...