I'm very shy and intimidated by new situations. Now mid-thirties, it's just not getting any easier to do things. Even if I want to do them.
I've tried CBT (which worked for my anxiety, but I'm still shy) and counselling (realising where my shyness stems from) but this seems to be a core part of my personality.
It stops me living so much of my life! I'm so annoyed at myself. Experience of doing new doings frustratingly hasn't helped.
I really want to enter fun-run races but I'm too shy. It's my wedding anniversary soon and I'm even too shy to book a hotel in a nice B&B. I love the idea of joining a group like a bookclub or sports team but, yup, way too shy to do it.
Did anyone overcome their chronic shyness and have any tips?