Is this an anxiety issue/disorder? please help .iin?

I have a lot of anxiety sometimes and it was really bad in High School and my first semester of college. I hate to say this but they way I got over my problems (I was so shy I hardly even spoke and when I did it would sometimes be a whisper) the way I got over it was by taking small social tasks and just confronting them. I would make up that I was lost just so I had to ask a stranger for help that way when I really was lost I wouldn't practically pass out from anxiety and embarrassment at being lost before I could ask for help. I did the same with talking in class. I just made myself give small answers at first and then once I got used to that I made myself volunteer for speeches. You could always get professional help or talk to a school/campus counselor but for me it was just about confronting my fears and now I'm so used to talking to strangers and creating conversations in class, that I almost completely forget how I was before. I have a lot more examples but I don't want to make this a whole page! If you want to know more just tell me. I hope it helps!

^^^^ Really? If that's true I love you to death lol

I want to see a doctor or something but how do I tell my mom? I'm scared to tell her..

Thanks guys I'll try your ideas.

see a psychotherapist it seems you do have a social anxiety disorder.

Only a doctor should be diagnosing mental illness. Seek out a professional.

It could be a anxiety disorder. I have some of those symptoms, but my symptoms are extreme. I think I have either a mood disorder or a personality disorder. Allot of symptoms overlap into other conditions.
I believe your concerns. If this really is worrying you, then maybe you should try to get diagnosed. Some people are irritating and refuse to believe a person unless a doctor "officially diagnoses" them. I've brought up fears of my health to my Psychiatrist and family and each time, they've basically disregarded my concerns. I suggest you have a good support group. Good luck:)

I find that talking to people is terrifying, however this can be remedied by gaining a high self esteem. Look in the mirror everyday and give yourself a compliment. Keep thinking about the positive aspects about yourself and just keep thinking positive. You don't have to have full on conversations with people, just casually exchange hellos. Once you have a high self esteem, just think of having a nice conversation with someone. If you try too hard, the person can tell. Just be yourself and keep you head held high. Force yourself to talk to people. The worse a person can do is judge you. Good luck and take care.

yes you do have anxiety disorder you should take pills of it or see and therapist