Depressed 'Cause I'm So Painfully Shy

I'm sixteen and have been that shy girl all my life. I know I shouldn't try to be someone I'm not, but sometimes I wish I can be more assertive and outgoing. My friends feel awkward around me cause I seldom talk. It's not that I don't want to; I just don't know what to say the right things sometimes. And being the girl who doesn't interact with people much, I don't have a lot of things to share either...

I feel so painful because I feel like no one will ever like me for who I am, a very shy and awkward girl. I felt so sad when my crush no longer talks to me after having two conversations with me. Sometimes I wonder if I'm that boring to people. Friendly people approach me, but they somehow always get repelled by my personality afterwards =[ Am I not interesting enough for them to get to know??

I feel it is so hard to live like this. I'm always anxious. I can't even answer questions in class properly cause I speak very softly. And I rather die than to face my fear of public speaking.

I feel useless and crappy all the time. I don't know what to do anymore. I'm weak, I know... but no matter how hard I try, I just can't do it...

What is wrong with me??

Thanks for reading.

Stop being shy.
people dont bite.
Just open up
and see the amzing things that can happen.
Get over it.
Life isnt easy.

Well talking in a discussion forum should help.

also some guys might find it cute that your shy, or maybe you just haven't found someone you click with yet.

find people with common interests!

I know its hard because i used to be that shy im still shy but i talk alot more now
i dont know how i can help but just try and get some really close friends and tell them everything and dont worry you will open up and people do like you for who you are even if it doesnt seem like it all the time
just remember one thing never change for others always be yourself because you are special

Believe in yourself and you can do it!! I have faith in you, trust me I have been the same way once upon a time, so have some other people. you are not alone on this one honey.

Get a job.

Seriously. Does wonders.

And join a sport.