firstly i know how it feels to be introvert bt it's not any kind of problem it's just your personality no need to feel bad about how u r it's a good thing that u like to be alone but not lonely enjoy ur own company don't let the crowdness make u fright don't overthink it just try to avoid and ignore the stares around u and feel happy

you just have to free up yourself and make only few friends i e max 5 but you all should be satisfied with yourself and there should be no need to talk to all the class.just narrow down ypur view and you will get a clear image . I am telling these to you bcoz i'm also an introvert and i feel good about it.it just allow me to have a deeper feelings abd emotions for the one whom i love ,i admire ,i met all the day ,the ones who are important to my life not beneficiary. in my college days, we are a group of 5 boys and we are just indulged in ourself .we didn't need anyone except from the group.trust me we all boys except one are so much indulged in our fun and teasing and fighting we just didnt have the time to look toward any girl. note to mention we are interested in each other as friends and we are not gay😅😜 MY FINAL OPINION IS KEEP YOUR FRIENDS LIMITED AND ENJOY BEING WITH THEM.

hi dear, I can really understand your fear because I am also an introvert, at least you can go on stage and speak in front of audience in your high school but I have extreme anxiety towards any sort of audience I don't like people staring directly, in past I really avoid these type of situation even now also going up on stage is not my cup of tea but yes I have controlled my anxiety and I don't have much friends... I prefer quality over quality so I have 2-3 best friends of mine who will not judge me on anything and anxiety is still there but it is much controlled, yes there are still some situation where I can't get over from my anxiety but yes it's a long and painful process for me so I am trying to become a better version with less anxiety, I am suggesting this to you as well that anxiety will not go away instantly it is a long process you should work on your insighty issues because in the long run you will have to face people in your life.

I know it will be really hard for you but keep trying...... anxiety will not disappear from your personality but if you will try you can control it...