Social anxiety is much more common than you might think, JPuff. Keep posting here by all means, but why not put 'social anxiety' in google or yahoo, and see just how many websites come up, (there will be lots), many of which have some very valuable tecniques you can use to help you interact and show your true self in social situations, and ways to overcome fear about doing so, plus lot's of people with experiences just like yours. There is an anxiety forum on here as well, (for all types of anxiety), so feel free to join in there, too. Believe me, you are not alone, and this is something that you CAN conquer. Best regards, Peanut

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