Social Anxiety can suck big time. I swing between mini panic attacks at the thought of being in a crowd to social butterfly.
There are medications out ther to help social anxiety. But, if you're like me; the thought of taking those pills is none to appealing.
Normally my advice is get more involved. But I know you're already in APhiO. Are you in any other groups?
It is easier when your friends are out going too. But you don't actually have control over that.
If you try to meet one new person a week; that may help you in the long run. Just swallow the nerves and say hi to that guy sitting next to you in class. When there's no extra seats for lunch in the student union; ask to sit w/ some strangers at a table.
Not being a shy is something you have to practice at. There's no magic cure!
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