My journey started with the reminder of not worrying about things I can’t control. It’s obviously easier said than done. Took me my entire high school life and then well into my college years to fully internalize and implement it into my life. But small steps towards the endgame is what’s helping me get closer to it everyday. I’m nowhere near where I want to be at the moment but with, I guess I would call it “exposure therapy” (forcing myself to greet strangers on the street or asking them simple questions), I got more comfortable in my own skin. I actually realized how not-secure everyone is in social interactions. Made me feel better knowing I wasn’t the only one hyper self analyzing in those moments. Small steps though. Read out loud everyday to yourself for 20 minutes, greet strangers with a simple hello, ask simple questions. Anything to familiarize yourself with the act of initiating or responding to social interactions.