Darcy Syndrome

I diagnosed myself sometime ago with an ailment I like to refer to as "Darcy Syndrome". This problem will only make sense to those of us who are familiar with the novel Pride and Prejudice. In this novel, there is a character, Darcy, who when accused of being unsociable and taciturn responds to our heroine, Elizabeth, that he "feels ill qualified to recommend himself to others." As, I have contemplated this over the years, I realize that this is what is wrong with me in regard to my social life (or lack thereof). When I was going through Elementary school, Junior High, and High School I had a hard time making and keeping friends mainly because of personal insecurities. I have become better over the years, especially with the help of my Heavenly Father, but I still suffer from a bout of Darcy Syndrome from time -to- time even today. So, today, when I was able to go up to a guy that I like and introduce myself and actually talk like a coherent human being it was like...another victory for all those in the world who are too shy for their own good specifically when it comes to those that they do not know. I may never entirely shake all of my Darcy Syndrome, but I do know that with time and "practice" social situations can be met head on with much more self-confidence than I would have ever thought possible.