Because this topic is called social phobia i post here I hope it`s okay even though my problem is not exactly that of the person that wrote this topic.
I in generel can`t talk to other people except some friends and close family members, without getting nervous and panic. But of course, in life i have to. Normally I just avoid social situations or try to keep them at a minimum. At school I say as little as possible, I avoid answering the phone at home and if i do i`ll just say " yes?" so the people have to talk first and i can find out who it s and wht the person wants. Like this I`m getting along pretty well but soemtimes there`s a pont where I just have to go and talk and do more.. and I don`t know how to handle my anxiety. At the moment I actually should ( I have to do it from school so no chance to get away without doing it) organize myself an internship ( is that the word?! My mother tongue is German and I don`t know if it`s the right english word) in any place/ company etc. I like, for a week in september. It is meant to show us how having a job will be later etc. so fr so good, but: I just can`t! I`m too afraid even to only call somewhere and ask if they have a place for me. Not talking about the interview and really working with all those people I don`t know.. I just don`t know what to do to overcome my fears. I really need to get this done soon as many companies don`t offer this at all and all students in my grade have to do this at the same time so there won`t be too many opportunities left if I wait too long. Any ideas/ tips on how I could do this? My mom said she couldn`t call there instead of me.. which is clear of course but I don`t think I myself am able to organsie this.