02-01-2013, 05:09 PM
I think that you should go. When I was younger, in my teens, I had a lot of social anxiety. I overcame it by forcing myself to do things that felt uncomfortable. I would go out to eat at a sit-down restaurant, alone. I would go to parties and strike up a conversation with someone, usually someone who also appeared somewhat withdrawn or shy. Over time, social anxiety became a non-issue. So...even after this event, you may want to push your comfort envelope when you have the opportunity. Good luck and best wishes!