Social groups catered to people with similar issues or backgrounds can make sufferers fool like they belong somewhere, and that people do understand what they're going through.

Meditation and deep breathing exercises teach them to bring their attention back to the present moment, and think of nothing else but their own breath.

When you try to become better at socializing and gaining confidence, you need to make sure that you go out and practice as much as you can.

Even if something goes wrong, like you say something embarrassing or you make a mistake in socializing, don't give up. Sure, it's a little uncomfortable, but in the end, no one is going to remember that one embarrassing thing you said a few months ago.