Can anybody relate?

Damn right

Lol, I would've had a boyfriend, but I'm too shy

There comes a point where you are tired of being shy and awkward and say "fuck it". You will surprise yourself

Me too

you have no idea

and now, when I would have been ready to be brave and overcome that shyness, I have developed myalgic encephalomyelitis with severe visual/audio/social fatigue so I can't fix anything :(

If anyone is having trouble with shyness I recommend getting a job where you are forced to talk to strangers. I started waiting tables after highschool and it really helped with my social anxiety and shyness.