I also enjoy hiding...well, perhaps "enjoy" isn't the right word, but anyhoo...

The best therapy for being shy is jumping in head first. (Jaimey's not reckless at all...

) Just consider what the absolute worst thing that could happen is and most of the time you realize that it's not that bad after all (and it's unlikely that the worst will ever happen).
And if you're worried about taking yourself too seriously, don't worry. We won't take you seriously at all. (JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!! We can be very serious if we try

)