Well, I can say that I definitely relate. When I'm at home in my own little safe world, or on the Internet, I am safe....but when I'm out there I'm unable to communicate with people right. I always feel inadequate compared to everybody else and just stay clear of conversations. But lately I've been getting better and better. I've tried to encourage myself to get out in the world and just be myself whether anybody likes me or not. Like the last semester of school I was terrified of people, my peers, now I'm more excited then fearful. I feel through time, with meds, and some strength I'm growing past this. I hope you can do the same because when you go out into the world feeling you belong there, it feels much better.

Welcome btw.....you came to the right place.