gain confidence

I’m not sure why what other people think matters so much to me. I always assume that whoever I’m around is thinking something negative about any aspect of myself that is apparent at the time. I have a lot of trouble approaching people, even with something more impersonal like a phone call, though emails are somewhat easier. Even posting on a site like this, going through my mind is something like “Who do I think I am be posting on a board like this, no one wants to see what you have to say.” I started going to a therapist because this is preventing me from getting anywhere in my life. I have had friends, and some pretty good relationships, really looking back I have trouble finding any cause. Either way, it has to change, and I guess posting this is a starting place : )