I'm the same really, being around people is pretty challenging for me and stressful, even for something as simple as going to the shop to buy something.Too nervous. I'm an introvert and talking to people I don't know well is hard. I'm told I hide that well, but I don't enjoy that feeling and being around people I don't know, whether in a class or a fast food line or wherever makes me really anxious. But then again, I also don't have any particularly wild desires to chase after, so the plain ones are plenty of challenge.
I think i'm improving at it though as time goes on.