Ok, I have slight social anxiety. I get a heart attack whenever I even think about talking to someone I don't know. It makes it difficult to meet new people, and even harder to start a relationship. Is there any way to remedy this?

I have known someone with this issue. She eventually got over it with good therapy and time. She said the thing that really helped her the most was finally realizing that the people that intimidated her so much were just human...no different than her.

I wish you luck battling this problem. I think the internet is a really good place to start forming relationships. I think being able to relate to others in some way may help to bring the idea home...that we are really not so different from one another...are all in this together....are stronger together than we are alone in this world....and most of us nothing much to be scared of at all.

Thank you so much I've been trying to be more social at college but it's really hard, especially since I live off campus. I'll try my best to get past it though. Thanks for the advise!!

I want to reach through the screen and give you a hug....The way you communicate here, starting this thread, reaching out for advice, being open and candid....Posting one of the sweetest and most sincere poems ever in the writers section and then telling us how your wrote it for someone special...This is the way to communicate!!!....By being yourself and making yourself accessible to those around you...Do this at school, work, and social venues and soon you will find yourself relaxing into those around you and just enjoying the moment...Oh, and don't forget to smile, smiling is always good!

Whiskey always helps me.

Good advice here (not the whisky) we are all human and all have our doubts and worries. Even if you just act brave to start with ,it will soon get easier. Good luck honey x

I'm sorry, no disrespect to anyone, but this really made me

Just remember that everyone is probably nervous...just keep thinking, they are lucky to meet me because I am a good person. I think men and women love a confident person, so just be confident in yourself. If they decide that you are not for them...then learn from that and keep going on to the next one!!!