I'm 27 and I know how you feel.. The way I think about it is, when I look back at myself on my deathbed, which decision would I wish I would have made at this age: A) Let fear get the best of me and give up trying B) Be myself to the fullest I can be Definitely isn't going to be "A". We will all still have days or certain events where the anxiety is too much to rationalize with, but I promise there is someone out there who will love and accept all that you are - you just have to give that person more chances to meet you!