My leg starts to tremble in a crowd. I sweat profusely when talking to strangers. In social functions, I try to hide in the darkest corner. I always keep quiet and avoid eye to eye contact. Always looks at the watch to see when I will be relieved from the present predicament. Am I shy or is it fear of strangers. What is the difference between the two?

Last week, I was about to leave my apartment and I opened the door. Suddenly I felt someone is coming upstairs. Soon I closed the door and stood inside until I was sure the stranger had left. I repeat this on a regular basis.

Some children are shy. But I feel when they grow up they shed the shyness. I am still confused. Is it shyness or fear of strangers?

Yesterday I wrote down the entire situation I went through on a particular day. When I started to write about myself all my fears and thoughts came gushing out. I felt I have inferiority complex. I always think what other people will think about me. This is why I try to avoid situations and people.

Now since I have identified the cause of my fear or shyness, I feel the treatment should be bit psychological. I need to kick that devil out me. The very thought that what other people will think about me.