What can I do to be less shy? I have social anxiety

See a therapist is a good one. There are... Many mechanisms that cause anxiety. It's kind of the base line reaction of things like trauma, pressure and other stressful things. Not being validated, not receiving affection, there is a ton of stuff that triggers it imo. So you can just sorta relax, soften and work on em... as they come. A good friend who accepts you can help yah.

I find not looking at people, stops me from thinking about them and that makes me more confident. Out of sight, out of mind. I've had Social Anxiety since I was like 6.

Try finding a local Toastmaster’s club. It helps you speak in public in a supporting setting and it will boost your confidence to not be so shy. I have seen it work with multiple people, including myself

Care less about what other people think of you.

Or

Build up enough self confidence that the opinions of others doesn't bother you

The first step is finding out where the anxiety comes from.

Maybe your not shy.

People think I'm shy but i just hate people.

@kittysad perhaps it is lack of confidence and self esteem around people that is not a criticism it is not your fault how your nature is. some are just naturally more out going around people than others are 😞

Walk around with your head held high.

Once you master that... start saying hi to strangers as you walk around places (coffee shop etc..)

Calm down relax open up a little bit just be a little wild and free and have fun relax it's all in fun social anxiety can suck though

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I am shy and save social anxiety, never found a way to be less shy.
I wish I could give you a better answer.

Human interactions are sometimes very complex. But honestly, don't overthink. Just loosen up and be fluent.

I have it too, it takes its course your minimum effort is enough no rush.