Hi: OK, I understand that shyness is painfull and can really get in the way. So, I have a suggestion. This maybe AWFUL advice, but it's something that popped into my head and I though I'd share. As an experiment and experience, why don't you plan an evening of being extroverted. Plan ahead, drink a few cocktails, go out with a friend and practice talking to strangers, practice making new friends. A little alcohol should loosen you up a bit. Then once you have that experience under your belt you can try it again sans alcool. Crazy but maybe worth it.
Shyness sucks
Date: 2005-02-17 05:56 pm (UTC)