I know what it's like to be unable to talk to people

Oftentimes when I give advice on how to be social, I can feel people thinking, "Oh, but he doesn't understand. I have crippling social anxiety. For me, talking to people is torture."

And it's true that I can't look into your heart and know how difficult things are for you. I've certainly never had a diagnosed anxiety disorder. Never had a panic attack or…