There's at least one group here on DailyStrength devoted to shyness. I think there are other social phobia related groups as well.
It might help you to join them, and come to the depression board to gauge people and decide if you want them for friends on DS.
Just in case this particular board adds fuel to the flame and causes you to feel even more like you don't fit in, I don't get help with my depression issues from the depression board itself, but I have met some kind and supportive people through that board who offer advice and compassion away from the public threads.
Let me know if I can help you in any way.
guypaul

I don't know anything that can help off hand but I am here if you want anyone to talk to. Big (((HUGS)))!

I can't say I understand social anxiety. My problem is almost the exact opposite. But I can say that I will be here if you need to talk and try my best to help you as much as I can. I promise you're not alone here.

Welcome, my brother had the same social anxiety issue for years but is very good now.

welcome:)

Hey there! Welcome!Dont mind the craziness...we're here for you

avoid those few threads where people are acting like jackasses
i can only imagine how poorly they feel about themselves
you are goiing to be ok..

Social Anxiety can make you feel like you are the elephant in the center of a huge table that is full of people.

I have severe social anxiety and the ONLY thing that helps besides writing is MEDS. Not one thing more. I notice that each time I get off my medication, I feel worse in social situations.

We are here for you... on any medications?

I have actually been battling social anxieties recently for the first time in over 7 years...it sucks and I don't understand why I have all of a sudden gotten bad again. I wish I could help you but all I can say is that I know what you are going through. I'm also a member of the anxiety community here.

i have a lot of trouble with making friends and keeping relationships, because of my anxiety, too. it makes life tough, because i feel i need support where i'm not really getting it.

try talking to us

Hi Ryan. I have to echo guypaul and say be a little careful, these online groups can sometimes leave me feeling even more left out. But hopefully you can find a little bit of connectedness, which I think is mostly what we need.

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Thank you all for your posts, i feel kinda like a whiner, i know compared to others my problem my seem kinda trivial, but I appreciate support

No ones problems are trivial!!--not if they are affecting your life. There is a good group for social anxiety sufferers called Social Anxiety Friends.com--you might want to check it out.There are others out there too,I'll look for them and get back to you!Meanwhile, see how you like it here!

Ryan, welcome. I can relate to your social anxieties. They suck. Especially for someone who is as young as you. I hope it will help to meet people here that you can talk to and have support.