I share your opinion. It definitely leaves a mark on how we approach social events/interactions. These days i dont stutter a lot (I used to not able to introduce my self or say my own name), and I know damn well once I get into the social interaction, the anxiety goes away. But still before every social I get this anxiety and the feeling of really not wanting to go, not wanting as in fear. Even when I know things will be okay. The solution I thought of is to face my fear and force my self to attend social stuff, I havent dedicated the time for it so cant tell if it will work, but based on others experiences I think it will