Choosing to live life in solitude

[InbetweenDreams]

Have you talked to your barber before?

I did talk but not much. But mostly its about what time he open and close the shop and whether he open. (The timings on the shop door were inaccurate.) I feel shy to talk about other stuff with him because I don't know him very well.

Well that's the catch 22. Whether it is your barber or someone else you have to talk to them to get to know them better...

One question I do have is whether you are able or have considered seeing a therapist? I do think a therapist would be very helpful in helping you with social anxiety. Likewise, I understand that not everyone has the ability to get those resources. I would recommend someone who practices privately and isn't affiliated with an organization, at least when it comes to my experience, your mileage will vary and sometimes one therapist is a better fit than another.

Dealing with being shy, social anxiety can be a bit tricky. You get better by exposure and by getting outside your comfort zone, which is...uncomfortable. Of course you don't want to jump in the deep end per se.