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I'm extremely anxious and nervous around everyone that I don't know, and even around my friends. I've always been shy and I just can't seem to ever be comfortable around anyone besides my parents and very immediate family.
I was like that too, even around my own family, I would tremble and blush and even my friends would point it out and make fun of me... I got diagnosed with social anxiety and put on medication, it has helped so if it's affecting your life you should tell your doctor and they can help...
It sounds like you have social anxiety. How often are you exposed to people? It is normal to be nervous and anxious around people to an extent. You just have to lighten up a bit, get out of your shell a bit more, if it is a really big problem, see a counselor or therapist and if needed have an imediate family member sit in there with you. It may make you feel more comfortable and help you open up to the counselor/therapist. It is hard because making yourself vulnerable to other people is a very hard thing to do. Just know that you are you and be comfortable with that and others shouldn't judge you for it. I hope that all of this helps and I wish you luck!(:
Thanks for the comment, knowing that I'm not alone definitely does help. I see a psychologist every once in a while to discuss things and it seems to help. I have some medical problems also (pain when walking and doing other activity) that I think may keep me from being comfortable around new people.
I usually feel like that too. But then I wonder how anyone could possibly feel nervous being around me? And then I just have a good laugh about how silly this all is. Don't take it so seriously
It's called social phobia. It can be overcome but takes some effort on your part. I used to have it. Good luck to you. You're not alone.