Is it actually possible to get over social anxiety?

[Bubby]

A therapist can always help but you need to recognize your problem. It is not anxiety or inadequacy you have a very bad case of self induced low self esteem and self pity. If you would spend more time thinking about whats good about you instead of wanting to be like someone else you may pull out of this. One of your downsides is jealousy - what makes you think that successful confident people have it all. You need to start working on your confidence by being you and no one else. Fantasizing about who you would like to be is okay but it is the real you that life is about not your dreams.

Try being confident without the alcohol and if your friends dont like you then find new friends. Don't make the mistake of going through life trying to be what others want you to be just to be accepted - be what you are about and nothing else. It is your life and no one elses.