I often find people have different experiences with social anxiety (or social phobia?). However, I also find that many just seem very different from mine and I don't know why.

I am extremely uncomfortable talking to strangers. I will not answer the phone, I will not order my own take out, I will not join groups, I will not "hang out" with people... I just avoid all situations that involve me interacting with people. Then, in public places, when people look at me my thoughts fly and I simply presume they're mocking me. I'm constantly avoiding social situations and partly, I'm okay with it because I don't like people that much. However, at school I will offer my answers (if I'm 100% sure that they're correct) or share my opinion.

I'm just very isolated. I do leave my house (I'm forced to). Yet, honestly, if it were up to me, I wouldn't. So I guess in a way, I'm comfortable in my ways even though they aren't positive ones.

However, I hear of people who have social anxiety yet they'll go out and make friends. They'll be in groups and interact with people in the groups.

Am I just extremely avoidant ? Or are they just very good at coping or maybe they're just not shy? I guess, I'm just curious if being outgoing and having social anxiety mix?
I'm just curious Sharing your personal experience would be great to hear as well!