Hello,

I've never been officially diagnosed with avoidant personality disorder. However, based on what I've read about it, I have every reason to believe that I have at least a mild case of it.

In about 2 months I'll be starting my second year of college. I didn't really make any friends last year (I sort of did I guess...but it's kind of a long story.) I'd like to start making some real connections with people next year, but I don't know how. Unless someone approaches me first, I have very little chance of ever talking to them, and even then, I always feel really awkward in conversations. Any advice?