For me, the most difficult thing is if I am the centre of attention and it's about ME. That's a big difference between just being the centre of attention.

Explanation:

I can be on stage and run a talent show. No problem. It isn't about me - it's about the kids in the talent show. And everyone in the school knows me.

I cannot go out and do things for my birthday. It's about me. It feels fake and uncomfortable. I worry about people I don't even know noticing and thinking I'm horrible and why would anyone want to be out somewhere with me? I think the people who would attend are doing it out of guilt and not because they want to.

Also: if I'm "learning" something or doing something I'm not used to, I don't want to be there. Like going bowling or anything like that - I might like the activity and might desperately want to take part and enjoy it... but I'll be pretty miserable when I'm out.