Hello!
I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions on how to talk to new people without being nervous.

I am scared out of my wits at the thought of meeting new people but I do try to make myself likable while still staying true to myself. If I think the person won't like who I am, I am more shy and reserved. Rejection kills me inside and sometimes I have serious suicidal thoughts because of it. Even if I don't know the person that well. I constantly believe people won't like me which makes me have low self-esteem and I view myself as an outsider, and I hate it. I would just like to socialize normally. Any ideas? Thanks!