I understand how you feel. I used to cry every time someone would criticize, reprimand or suggest something to me. It caused me so much agony and embarrassment, that I dreaded interviews, stopping and asking for directions, questioning a disputed bill, or even meeting people. I used some of the other ideas suggested by other posters, such as rehearsing situations or if I was being corrected by a teacher, I tried to just concentrate on what they were trying to tell me and not on the bad feelings that I was having. I agree with what Torn is saying about giving parental control to other people. I feel that was a lot of my own problems with others. You are definitely not alone! Keep the faith.