Why do I feel my chest tighten and my hands shake whenever I try to speak to strangers, even casually?

Answer - Psychological explanation: Vihaan what you are describing is a lot like an anxiety response. This is when your nervous system gets things wrong and thinks that new social situations are dangerous. When you go up to people you do not know your brain gets ready to fight or run away. It does this by sending out a signal that makes your heart beat fast and your hands shake. You might also get a feeling in your chest that you have trouble thinking clearly and feel like your mind is blank. This makes your body feel like it is not doing what you want it to do. The social anxiety response is what is causing you to feel this way, Vihaan. It is like your body is reacting to anxiety all the time. This is not being weak or acting crazy. It is just that the body has a way of protecting itself. This is because of the kind of person you're, things that happened to you before and being really sensitive to things. When you stay away from things that scare you it makes the fear even worse which is why it has gotten bad over the years and made you stay alone. The good thing is that a lot of people have this problem. It does not say anything about how good you are or what you are worth. Astrological explanation: From the viewpoint of astrology a birth chart is like a map that shows what kind of person you are. It does not tell you about your history. People with Sun In Leo, might prefer to want to be seen and heard by others. They also might have fear of being judged. This means they are more sensitive emotionally, not that their life is already planned out. The birth chart is still about the person's feelings. How they think about themselves. People like you are very aware of your emotions. They want to express themselves and be visible to others.. They are also afraid of what other people might think of them. This is what astrology says about people who were born with the Sun, in Leo and the Moon or Mercury in a place. Astrology does not cause anxiety, nor does it replace psychological understanding; at best, it offers metaphorical language for inner experiences you’re already living. Your reactions are better understood through neuroscience and emotional learning, not planetary positions. The key takeaway: your sensitivity can become strength once safety and confidence are rebuilt.