he is a social phobic

My friend has a problem with people. He can only talk to people after like knowing them after more than a year and he is still uncomfortable around them he doesnt like meeting new people and he says constently Why cant we all just die it would save us alot of trouble or i would just like to sleep and never wake up and i hate people and being around them. I dont know what he has he only hanges around with me and wont ever talk to any of my friends how can i get him to and to go out and hang out with people and talk to diffrent people

he seems very shy, remind him that people arent judging him and get him to learn new ways of relaxing and calming himself, sport, a gym, long walks, etc

azevedo I know how he feels. I often think I would like to just go away and that would take care of how I feel.
I won't even go around family. I have no friends. coming here is easy because no one is seeing me or judging me. Social Phobia is a sickness. My mom was the same way. I get nervous and turn from ppl. Hoping they won't look at me.

As for your friend he is fortunate to have you. At lest he has one friend that is trying to help him. Just love him for who he is.
AnnaDee