what do you call the fear of going outside to be around people

[c=BF6900][i]and how do you deal with it?

in the past i have been physically attacked a few times, because i used to have anger outbursts and behave antisocially in public, which used to provoke the physical attacks from other youths.......in the attacks i was humiliated as it was in full view of a lot of people..


so anyway now i'm always on edge when i know ive got to out to public places...i'm very nervous and afraid usually.....

what do you call this problem and how can i deal with it? i just want to be confident, calm and not afraid.[/i][/c]