You mustn't put yourself down like that Taylor, your just making yourself more miserable. I think you just have to build up your confidence and try to go towards people without thinking before hand, "are they going to think I'm fat" or "I'm sure they are going to hate me". Just go for it. About comfort eating I can totally understand as I do it myself. The more you eat the more miserable you feel. I've been there and I know how it really feels. Just tell yourself Taylor that your not alone. Here on PC there are alot of people with lots of different problems and I'm sure that they can help you see things in a positive way. Just try to stay here long enough to realise how good this forum really is.