Any tips on socializing?

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When people ignore me and attention isn't about me I'm fine. When someone pinpoints on me I panic and have HUGE anxiety! For example I went to my older sisters exercise program and tried to go in with the idea "it's going to be ok no big deal" but when everyone pinpointed Oh is anyone here new I slowly raised my hand then broke down crying and ran out of the room.

With group work in college I chose to do my own thing and anxiety shot through the roof when I was asked to speak spanish (since I didn't understand the language) I HATE being put on the spot or someone yelling my name or calling attention to me or something I do.

Sure people say NTs do that too BUT NT's don't break down crying or go into an anxiety freak out OMG OMG OMG OMG! attack!

I REALLY REALLY REALLY! Want to do investigative work in Criminal Justice or Profiling but if I can't handle being around people in a socializing sense I'm not going to be able to. Being around crowds such as shopping or Disney is fine but daily stresses "Brandy go do this!" Sends me into a panic/anxiety OMG! what does the person want etc. Also talking about the weather is the stupidest NT topic It's Florida It's raining/not raining! Lets talk something else SHEESH!

Pleas help me. Thank You.

In your examples, you're probably thinking about how you are received. Just focus on answering the person. Maybe if you do that, you can smooth out some of your anxiety.