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I experience the same thing often. I have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder. However, I try not to let it run my life. As for confidence, the old cliche "you must like yourself before other people can like you" is definitely true. Everybody has their good points, and it's up to you to make the most of them. Start by smiling and saying hello to people that you meet. Don't feel obligated to keep the whole conversation going. If they don't reply, just go about your business. Treat yourself to a new hairdo or outfit if you can afford it. Compliment someone that you see everyday; tell them you like their haircolor, or whatever. The positive reaction you get from them will reflect back onto you. Remember, there are lots of other people out there who are lonely and lack confidence, and they would love for you to reach out to them. If you don't have anything to add to a conversation when you are with a group of people, just smile and nod when somebody says something you agree with. If someone tells a funny joke, laugh along with everyone else. You may not feel comfortable doing all these things at once, so practice one step at a time. There are many good books in the library about self-confidence that you may want to read. Also, try to find out if there are any support groups in your area or if there is a counselor at school at work, or if there is a trusted friend or familly member that you can confide in. Most of all, remember, you're not alone. Good luck!

I am also very shy and i get super nervouse when coversation situations occur. It sucks but really the only way to get over it is to throw yourself into awkward social situations and practice. I also went to a therapist for about 2 months and that helped me gain a lot of confidence and helped me get over my anxiety toward social situations.

Find something that you enjoy doing such as a hobby, sport or whatever else you can think of, and join a club or group where you will feel the most comfortable, and just be yourself.

i feel your pain. its really hard not to worry anout that. But the truth is the only cure ive found for this is dont avoid those awkward conversations and man up. i used to be terrified of public speaking. Now i actually like it b/c the more times i do it the easier it gets for me.

i am like that to tell u the truth is just be urself when theres a bad situation just dont panic be cool about just calm down be urself around ppl and if the dont like the really u they r not meant to be ur friends!!!!!!u build confindence that way make friends it always helps!!!!!11