I am really shy, how can I overcome it??

Question

it's really hard for me to make friends and to get to know people. I can talk to people on phone alright, but I can't talk to them. I can never start a conversation, when they try to talk to me, i get nervous, and I seem like a snob to them (probably) and I feel bad. so what can I do?

Answer 1

thats exactly how i used to be. have you ever considered going to a counselor? thats what i did and in like 4 or 5 months i had already started to come out of my shell and be more outgoing. have fun with life and dont let anything stop you. because chances are the people that you go to school with you will never see again in your lifetime. start out by just saying hi to people. then that lets people know your open for conversation and that you are nice. i know it can be hard but if you never try anything then nothing will change. but always remember that you wont stay like this forever. you will eventually grow out of it. be yourself, have fun, and GOOD LUCK!!!!