Anyone ever conquer social anxiety?

I figured out why I decline dates or chances to meet anyone new or even reunite with old friends from years ago. I'm panicked that I'm not enough, and that if I get nervous in front of them, I'll be severely judged and soon rejected. Or that I'll feel so panicked I'll have to leave 😞
I am working constantly on how to not fear judgement but when you've felt subhuman for a decade, it's REALLY hard to not fear it. Any tips or similar experiences?

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CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

I still have it but it's better than it used to be. Being older and earning my own money was a big factor in it. It helped me to realize that people I saw before as some sort of authority are just workers. For example I used to feel very inadequate entering certain stores and trying on clothes because I knew I didn't look posh enough and also I wouldn't even buy anything for that price. Now I don't care how I look as long as I know that I can afford to buy their stuff. Also, I know that most probably not even the shop assistants buy in those price rangers on a regular basis. They just work there so if I feel like they look down at me, I don't even need to pay attention to it.

As for job interviews, I'm still scared. I don't feel qualified at all for anything and don't know how to fake the confidence in my abilities. I don't know how to navigate it all and I'm also aware that my future depends on their decision to accept me or not. But I guess that's more of performance anxiety than social anxiety.