hg571

I am 20 years old and I have strong social anxiety. I used to play hockey, have friends, etc but for the past four years i just became more and more reserved, until i finally dropped out of school, stopped playing hockey, and did not stay stay in contact with my friends. I deeply regret doing this now, but i do have a supporting (but not completely understanding) girlfriend who is trying to get me to go out places. I also have a job where i interact with people, its just when i have to go to different places such as out to dinner or shopping that i get extremely nervous, and feeling somewhat sick. Any comments on how i can work on getting more comfortable in different places?