Why do I experience the sudden waves of fear and dread when I have to see new people even to have a casual meeting?

Answer - Meera, when you are around people you can get really scared. Your chest feels tight, you breathe fast, you start shaking. Your mind starts racing. This happens because your brain is getting ready to either fight-or-flight response. Run away. When you meet people, you feel like you are being judged. This fear of being judged makes you feel panicked. You might even start breathing fast, stutter and feel totally overwhelmed. Your mind starts thinking about all the things that could go wrong like saying something. Then your body reacts to these thoughts before you can even think clearly. Avoidance then grows, even though you genuinely want connection, which creates loneliness and frustration. Replaying events afterward is a common anxiety pattern, not proof you failed. This strongly fits having social anxiety, not a personality flaw. Astrology may reflect emotional depth, but it does not cause panic. With support and gradual exposure, the nervous system can be restrained