Breaking the Walls Within: Overcoming the Fear of People

There's a particular kind of loneliness that comes from fearing the very thing you need most: other people.
Imagine standing at the threshold of a coffee shop, your heart hammering against your ribs. The door is just steps away, but it might as well be miles. Inside, people are laughing, talking, simply existing in each other's presence—and to you, each one represents a potential threat. Not because they've done anything wrong, but because your mind and body have decided that people themselv...