I’m very socially anxious and shy and quiet. Why?

[Anonymous]

I spent much of my growing up alone and didn’t get proper socialization.

now I have work and yeah… I’ve also never attended a party like as a teen or older. But I think most people have.

[Saramad_Hill]

It has to do with your upbringing. The things you experienced while growing shaped you onto this path. And the little things added up into a big thing.

I've got social anxiety too, and I spend most of my days working or going straight home. I've got friends if I need to see them, but it's only a handful.

Life's passing us by very quickly indoors. Might be time to step outside someday.

Easier said than done, of course. You need at least one friend to explore town with. They can help you strike up a conversation with a stranger, even if it's just hello to build your confidence slowly over time.

I'm still cozy in my room for now. At least bed feels safer than taking risks outside.

[DarkWinterNights]

You never fully get over it. But you should learn to adapt to social situations by pushing yourself to socialize. Usually work get-togethers are the easiest since you know a few people. Being introverted isn’t a curse, but it does make meeting people and making friends challenging. Its kind of like playing on hard mode lol.