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I feel extremely anxious walking through stores or going out in public by myself. Parties or get togethers with people I don't know or see often are even worse. I want to be more social but it's hard to relax.
Get drunk, it’s easier to form those initial friendships with people when you’re a little bit tipsy then eventually you’ll be comfortable enough to be sober around your new friends.
Yeah, don't get drunk to be in public places...maybe you need a little gradual exposure therapy. You could start by going out to the shops and public more and practicing light conversation with the tellers. Or going up to a staff member to ask where something is. At parties just get involved with the activities that don't require much conversational thought or contribution i.e. dancing, beer pong, drinking games. As a last resort, just get everyone super high, so you don't have to talk.
I get mad when i'm around multiple strangers (20+). Do most my shopping online, or at night if I have to shop in person & parties/clubs/bars are a no go.
Sounds like you might have some sort of anxiety disorder. It'd be worth bringing up with your doctor.
No one starts to become not anxious in public we all have our weaknesses in public.