Is this normal or am i just WAYYY too shy ?!

I would say i am an introvert, dare i say shy. I am very quiet, most of my classmates have never heard me speak. And i do everything in my power to not socialize with anyone, including my family. I am sometimes allowed to stay at home for the day if i do all of my class work on my laptop. And i only go to the stores at night, for whatever i might need.
Is it normal to be this socially distant ? Or should i seek some kind of professional help ?

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bert199 · 51-55, M

Don’t worry about if it’s normal or not. Many people are shy. Just practice at it. The more you allow yourself to be isolated, the deeper it will become. Just Practice saying hi to people here and there. Don’t worry about carrying on the conversation conversation. Just say hi and smile. You’ll find that huge step. I was a bit shy too. I forced myself to take a public speaking class, and then another, and then I joined a group called Toastmasters international. Next thing you know, I was out of college And giving Presentation to large corporate groups. Now I fear practically nothing. I don’t fear rejection. I don’t fear criticism. There will always be rejection and criticism along the way. it’s just a matter of not caring about it and just being you