Over the years not really knowing or understanding i found that I developed an anxiety towards speaking to others. But what's ironic is in high school i particpated in several public speaking contests. I had a teacher that absolutely wouldn't give up on me. Don't really know why? I actually did well.I often wonder why he pushed me so hard. It's not that my fear is speaking to a stranger .......it's speaking to someone i really care about. Strangers are nothing because I'm in their lives and gone. It's the people that are close to me. That i try to protect myself. Love to talk more.