Why do I feel very nervous around people, especially in groups?
I have exactly the same problem, although I still am able to make friends, but find it hard to find friends that Im really close too. I really feel for you as I know how it feels and everyone on sites like this is always like go to the doctors and ask get pills but I find it too embaressing to go. If you can go and seek help then i really think you should 🙂 Just think if the phone rings or if you need to ring someone, there is a person just like you on the other end of the phone and maybe they feel anxious or nervous too. If they are a complete idiot then after you hang up you will never speak to them again and just forget about it.