Social Anxiety

I’m so afraid of what they’ll think
Of what I’ll say or do
I’d rather stay inside and shrink
Than face the world anew

My heart starts racing, palms are sweaty
My voice is shaking,
I can’t speak I just want to run and hide,
but I know I have to face my fears and break

This cycle of self-doubt and fear
This feeling of being trapped
I know I’m not alone, but it’s hard
To believe that I’m not crap

But I’m trying, I really am
I’m taking steps to overcome
This anxiety that’s holding me back
I know I can do this, I’m strong

So here’s to me, and everyone else
Who’s struggling with social crapness
We’re not alone, and we can overcome
This together, one step at a time.