Why do I have such a problem talking to new people?

Question

Its like I'm afraid something bad will always happen all the time. I have the words right in my mind, my mouth opens as I'm about to speak, but no words come out. I just can't talk. Then things get so awkward and uncomfortable that I get a bad first impression around people. Is this normal? What's wrong with me?

Answer 1

You are shy.  You most likely were born shy.  At some point you will decide to hold your head high and speak out like others do.  Their opinions are no more valuable than yours. /