Is it normal that im scared like this of talking to strangers??
im absolutely PETRIFIED of talking to strangers,
for instance, im normally quite loud around friends and people i know.. but when a stranger tries to talk to me, my speech is completely reduced to nods, facial expressions, "mhm." and shaking my head.
if i have to speak, like giving directions, my speech is very quiet, shy, and i stutter and pause on almost every word and it petrifies me.
i dont mean just strangers on the street, i mean like even people working in shops and restaurants. litterally anybody i dont know well.
i don't know why this happens, as ive said, im normally really outgoing and loud with friends. IIN?