I COMPLETELY understand what you mean, @princesscookie19! Yes, I have an hard time saying "Hello" as well, especially to strangers, because of my social anxiety. I'm not sure if that's the same reason YOU are not doing it or is something else but you're ABSOLUTELY not alone in this! I'm not sure about the Dogs. Perhaps you just find them irresistable like raging vortex has already WISELY and WONDERFULLY said! I'd say just give a short "Hi" when you can and hopefully that will be enough. I'm sure that your Medical Stuff will understand your struggles. Perhaps you can explain it to them why you're not saying Hi to them. I'm sure they'll understand what you mean! Certainly you're not the first to have this problem! Please be kind to yourself! Sending many safe, warm hugs to you and your Loved Ones, @princesscookie19! Feel free to PM me ANYTIME when in need of Advice and Support! I'm sur eplenty of others will gladly help you as well! Keep fighting and keep rocking like you're already wonderfully doing all and entirely by yourself! KEEP FIGHTING AND KEEP ROCKING!