how do i make friends?

i'm 19 and out of high school entering my last semester of college. i didn't really have any friends during high school, people basically talk to me only during school hours and never reached out to me after graduation. im taking my classes online so i can avoid any potential awkward situations like presentations, public speaking, and just talking to people in general. i consider myself an introvert but i guess i could be an ambivert as well. my problem is that im very very awkward and i get nervous whenever someone talks to me whether it be online or in person. i can't keep any friendships due to this problem. how can i get over it? i can't exactly muster up any courage to go outside and try to talk. i get sweaty and visibly nervous whenever someone talks i speak 😭 i don't like going outside because i am paranoid of the potential danger i could face. i believe that most of these problems come from my fear of being perceived and seen but im not sure how to get over this fear. any tips?

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC

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