Hi people,
I'm a 20 year old. I just got a boyfriend and the problem is I have social anxiety issues. But its not just with him it every where. When I'm around a bunch of people my heart starts to pump so hard it hurt my chest, then my hands get very sweaty, all this causing me not to be able to breath (more like I'm suffocating.) and I shut out. While every one around me is laughing and having a good time I always sit with my legs crossed with my hands folded. I want so much to be a fun,outgoing person I know I can be, but I have no clue how to stop this series of feeling I go through when I'm around people.
I need to know if there is any one out there that can help me get on the path of being who I want to be. Oh and BTW this only happens when I'm around people I don't know.