 [ Symptoms ] i suffer from social anxiety and overanalyze situations that are out of my control can you offer some suggestions [ Disease ] since you indicate that social anxiety seems to be a primary problem for you it would seem that working with a cognitive psychologist who could provide direction and structure regarding social situations would be a good idea i am thinking about a psychologist who would provide weekly homework assignments very simple at first so that you can begin to build your comfort in social situations in my book i have at least one chapter devoted to this topic and you might want to stop by the library and take a look at it socializing is a skill that all of us need to develop and you are right it does not come easily i understand what you mean when you say you are fine but when you are about to meet new people you become anxious that happens to a lot of people you are also right that over analyzing just makes you feel worse and what you fear is happening probably is not happening at all i am referring of course to thinking what people are thinking about you or what they might be saying war that you will not be able to hold your own in a conversation everything can be handled with the right type of guidance i think you should give therapy specifically cognitive therapy aimed at social anxiety another try