How do I get out this anxiety disorder? I am very shy and can't seem to control my facial expressions?

I hate being shy. how do I stop feeling awkward in every social situation i am in? I have a very hard time going places

Just keep exposing yourself to them little-by-little and it eventually will get easier.

I used to be like that and I used to get sweaty palms and it was hard to talk and my mouth felt dry and I'd be so nervous. Eventually I got over it, but it took some time.

Also, just wanted to add that I went from being this quiet, shy, anxious person to someone who is very outgoing, who starts conversations with strangers, who loves attention, etc., etc.

This sounds stupid, but also try to find people who are worse off than you... who are more shy and nervous and practice being outgoing and talking to them. That one thing I noticed I sorta did. I used to try to get THEM to come outta their shell, which made me more outgoing.. then I went on to more confident people and I had a bit more confidence myself and wasn't ask anxious and nervous.

try to talk to people more or see a physcologist

just keep going out and doing things. you will eventualy get more comfortable with it, also do things that you are good at so you wont feel woried about people laughing at you (or what ever) i.e, if your not into sports than dont go to those events to be social.

I was the same way until i got a girlfriend, also doing something funny in social situations that requires no talk (like rubbing your nipples) is a good way to break the ice blah blah blah

ive learned this already, you cant change yourself so its impossible to get rid of something like this. the only way you can learn is to start coping with doing your own things on your own. trust me i understand the whole shyness thing and its a curse

Practice in front of a mirror.

Why do you feel awkward? That is the first thing you must answer for yourself. It can be a number of reasons, you are self concious about your looks, or your personality... or you can't think of something to say..etc. etc. Once you find out why maybe you can talk to a therapist about your anxiety. They can put you on medication for it, but people I know loved the medicine but had a rough time coming off of it. So I wouldn't recommend medication as a first remedy, but a last resort. I would strongly suggest Clinical Hypnotherapy. You can buy tapes or cds I believe. I belong to an online support group (not for anxiety but for IBS which can cause a lot of anxiety in people. Many have found great comfort in a particular guy's cds and it helps them. Many have a tough time leaving their house etc. So perhaps look into some sort of tapes online. I initially thought a cd would be something bogus, but many of them I have known on there for a few years said it helped them. I'm sure there are others that help as well. I don't sell them, nor have I ever personally tried them. maybe do a search and see what others say about it and whether or not you think it could help you. Power of positive thinking I guess. His name is Mike Mahoney, but as I said I'm going by what other peope have said. They are a bit expensive I believe so maybe you can find something cheaper online. That's your call.

Best of luck to you.

see a psychiatrist and he will get to the root of the problem, it sounds like you may have a low self esteem!! don't be so hard on yourself, you are probably a very good looking and fun guy to have around!

I would talk to a professional about your problem because it could be more than just shyness.

You have understood where you need improvement means you have half done the task. Rest is easy.
As a guidance i would like to suggest you to take part in debates with your friends first. In the beginning they will laugh at you but don't mind for that and give instructions to your mind that you will have to bear to improve.
At home you discuss everything with confidance and loud noise. If found wrong somewhere submit appology but don't stop your mission. This will minimise your shyness.

How old are you? This is perfectly normal if you are relatively young, and somewhat inexperienced in different social settings. If this is the case just give yourself a break. Nobody should expect you to be the life of the party, and if someone does, they have unreasonable expectations. Easiest is to be yourself, it's much easier than developing an image of someone you're not, just to fit in. The next step is common to most 12 step programs. Basically it's to "fake it till you make it." Alcoholics pretend they have no desire for alcohol, dieters pretend they don't want a snack, etc. It doesn't always work long term, but if you use it to simply buy some time to determine if a social activity you attend is one you could become more comfortable with, it will work short term. I've never been to any social gathering where everyone was completely at ease, and usually there is someone who will go a bit out of the way to get you oriented and introduced to a few people, even if they don't know you. If not, then look for someone else that doesn't seem to know their way around and introduce yourself. You will already have one thing in common.
If, on the other hand, you are middle aged and haven't recently left a convent, the clergy, prison, etc. then you do have a bit of a problem, and should talk to a professional mental health care worker.

Expose yourself slowly to new and different social situations. If that fails there are many meds that are prescribed for social anxiety.