Avoidance

I am terrified of people and I wish I weren't. You're lucky that you even have friends to mention. :(

itis my problem too,itis painful indeed but have you feel that also among your friend,may be they critizise you alot,may be they have harsh joking which affect you deeply,any way people avoiding is impossible you are obliged to meet some so try to improve your friends selection and the people you prefer hanging with,trust your gut feeling in choosing those to talk to,stay away from those stressed you and make you feel down even if they are great people they are bad for you ,have time for yourself out the house in open gardens or run or walk in quiet places and if you meet someone say hi and smile,join classes like new language classes but try it with small group,you will be used to them and you will share things in common,no need to talk and say a lot of words just greetings and goodbyes and how are things

dressed your favorite things and smile,people are just like you have their problems

I am afraid of people too. When I know I have to go to a relatives birthday party or holiday event I am nauseous and sick to my stomach the whole day up until the event is over. I usually try to get out of going but my boyfriend usually makes me or threatens to kick me out of his house (i have no where else to live). I won't go to the grocery store or gas station to get milk unless i get ready for 3 hours. After this craziness i still feel and look like crap. i usually avoid going altogether unless i absolutely have to or it's 3am and i know noone will be around. it's ruining my life too

dealing with strangers and people i only kind of know is like jumping off a wall. its scary to do and sometimes hurts when you land. but you have to just take a deep breath and push yourself off