Being Shy Makes Me Feel Little.

Step by step, little by little...you can build a bridge and Cross any obstacle...Key being persistance!

I can relate to this a lot. My parents were the same with me when i was growing up; they would tell people I was shy and this made me very self conscious. In their own way, they were trying to protect me, the way your mother did with you.

I still am shy but I learnt to put on a kind of "mask" around people. You should try and think of yourself as a character next time you go out in public or with a group. Just try it one time.. nothing extreme, just try and think of the type of person you'd like to be (maybe even someone you know) and think what they would do in a particular situation. I remember i had a problem speaking to cashiers or shop keepers so I would watch how one of my friends would interact and i'd kind of imitate him. I fyou can make people believe you're confident then they'll feel comfortable round you which in turn will make you feel more relaxed.

I hope this helps because I know how it feels and sometimes it is a little easier to interact with others when you're not feeling so self aware.

Good luck to you!

many of us grow up being shy but life being so hard with help you snap out of it i was painfully shy but that is long past i can finally say what i feel is in my heart wheather i am liked or hated lol

Keep working on it and you will get over with it, just like you said. Pretend that you are not shy. Start by saying hello with a smile with people. You will see a positive response from most people. Move to starting conversations with people about circumstances you are sharing. An example, suppose you are standing in a long grocery line. Turn around and say to the guy behind you something like "wow, there must be a huge sale going on here what did I miss."

Also look on youtube for conversation tips.