For sure. Talking to people can be hard. Especially someone you want to like you.

However, if you only wish to become comfortable talking, it won’t happen. You gotta take action to make it happen, and that’ll be easiest while you’re young.

Practice. Approach people when you’ve got something to say. Make yourself heard. The more you do it, the more comfortable you’ll be with it.

Social interaction is a skill like any other. Think about improving that skill. I know every opportunity seems crucial, and doing something that might jeopardize one relationship can seem foolish, but there will always be more opportunities for you to approach from a better place with what you learn now.

Also, as an adult, no one cares who you were in high school. Don’t worry about creating some reputation you can’t escape.

Take chances, make mistakes, and do things that scare you. You’ll be better off for it.