For as long as I can remember I haven't been comfortable around other people. Its almost impossible for me to relax unless Im alone or with one or two other people that I know really well. Im a 17 and in high school, so pretty much around people all the time. I don't really talk to people at school because I am too nervous.
I have had a couple of friends for a long time but other than that I don't to many people. With my friends, they initiated the relationship. If they hadn't gone out of their way to talk to me, I would never have talked to them for been friends with them.
I try to relax when Im around people, but it doesn't work and I always get stressed out. Oftentimes I will pick at the skin on my fingers and face when I get in class because I can't relax. I've got got a good appearance from a distance, but not so good when you notice the red marks/scars on my face. I really want to change my habbits, but I think now the only way for me to get rid of them is to deal with my anxiety.
Any thoughs or suggestions wouild be great