You are not alone. Keep up your spirits. Maybe participate in activities where you are in a group doing something ~like a meetup group where you can talk about the subject like bowling or dancing for example. Or cooking class where you talk about pastries instead of feeling pressured to talk about yourself and you can gain confidence and joke and converse when you feel like the time is right to talk to someone. Just a couple of ideas . Be well and don't give up!

You at never alone we are all friends on here the only difference is you don't see anyone but you can talk and send messages just like the one you have done .
You will make new friends from all over the country I will send you a friend request ,
Take care .

totally understand always found social situations a struggle and my mind goes blank in conversations the more I try the worse I get this happened from childhood issues and adult vulnerability its taken years im afraid to get even as far as where I am now xXx so hope you now finding the person you are first will result in making friends peace be with you xXx

Anyone still use this group ?

@M.sinead lol I guess not... I just joined yesterday...

I agree with @SarafinaJane. Join a club or something that you are really good at.. For example, if you are great in painting, join a painting class to improve your skills even further while meeting new ppl. It helps when you are confident if what you do.. . Talking to others there, esp those that are struggling, becomes easier.

I remember a friend taking drama classes just so that she can get rid of her shyness.. if that is something you are comfortable doing, try it out.. When acting, you are not really yourself.. you are playing a character such as a teacher, or and elderly man, or a witch etc. It helps with presentation and really projecting that voice and make good use of your space when performing

Hi thanks for all of the replies everyone I appreciate it. I’ve started taking an online college class so that’s been interesting and now im learning new things with my class mates.

Hi Livingly,
I hope you are ok. I completely understand when you said all the words just slip away and it's hard to speak. It happens to me with certain people. I just stutter and stammer and try desperately to start a conversation. I just want you to know that you are not alone and I hope that you are feeling better.

I wish all of you the very best in your struggles. I have dealt with shyness my entire life, and it is never, ever easy. I am even afraid of FaceBook, Twitter and all the other social media stuff. It took me a long, long time to even summon the courage to come on here. Praying for all of you.