I don't have a problem as severe as yours, but I was able to reduce my shyness by forcing myself to go through with situations that I was afraid of. It was sort

I don't have a problem as severe as yours, but I was able to reduce my shyness by forcing myself to go through with situations that I was afraid of. It was sort of like jumping into a cold pool. Once you're in the water it is not as unpleasant as your fear told you it would be. And once you learn that, it gets easier to jump in the pool the next time. It's also something you can't learn by thinking about, or by reading advice. You have to learn by doing. But honestly, I'm not that shy of a person. I'm only shy in certain situations. So I'm not sure how much it will help you.