I think it's helpful for me to remind myself that people don't really give that much of a **** about me, I mean that in a good way. People are primarily self consumed. As long as you ask them questions, keep the focus off oneself, it's a great strategy. People love to talk about themselves, it's easy, just ask lots of questions. It's a great way to "hide" without hiding. no one really cares that much about me, so I can reassure myself with that and not feel so self conscious. I am not so much unsafe with people, I just don't like them very much. LOL! most people are superficial, but really, a lot of them are pretty nice. I can tolerate people in small doeses. I am sorry that some people feel unsafe, it is very good to have an escape plan. I won't go with groups or other people in a car to an outing. I have to bring my own car so I can leave whenver I want. The last thing I want is to be stuck in some social group situation. That just sucks. People wear me out. But try the question thing, it's really worked well for me