Anyone NOT get anxiety around new people or social settings?

You're going to think I'm crazy, but if you want to get a handle on your anxiety, just breathe. You hear people say it all the time, but it works. I have used it personally and had to suggest it to someone in a crisis situation once. I highly suggest you look into "box breathing" on the internet. It'll make a world of difference for you.

I get anxious at meetings or anything work related. They have to tell me last minute or i will just think about it and think about it and dread it. At my old job my boss would annouce a mandatory Christmas party in October and gave us $500 for attending so i told her dont remind me in October wait 2 weeks before please because I'm obsessing and stressing about it.

I am sure you are not small. All you need to do is be comfortable and happy in yourself. Don't worry, remember they probably feel the same way.

Am confident in most settings. Years ago went to a celebration of life for a coworkers offspring and as I sat there, my leg just started shaking. Normally I shake my leg but I know I'm doing it and can stop it. This was like I had no control over it, was really weird.

But otherwise I'm usually fine.

I have a "party personality" I trot out in public spaces. It consists of making safe jokes, a fair number of them just self-deprecating enough to make me charming, rather than needy.

It's definitely a mask, and People in those settings don't get to know the real me, but that isn't the point. Even a mask reveals part of the personality. If somebody likes the funny guy well enough to get to know him, then it worked.

I prepare when im going to meet new people. Though i might be nervous. I have a few jokes to tell or conversation topic to discuss. Ill do that to appear confident which attracts people and laughs. Displays confidence despite my being nervous.

I don't. I'm very extroverted and like to meet new people and be around large groups. I've been like that my whole life.

Have kids lol, it forces me to go out in socal setting. If I didn't have to I would barely leave the house. It's a real struggle especially when I know I'll be meeting new people.

I feel the same way

Maybe just give yourself some grace and think baby steps.

i am just like you coral.

Beta blockers?

I don't. I actually enjoy meeting and talking to new people. Sorry ☹

I don't, have no secret. It's just me.