Hi guys. Basically I'm 23 years old and have recently broke up with my girlfriend of two years and I'm trying to get back in the game. I'm no PUA but I also haven't had problems in the past with getting girls. My # is in the low teens.

Here's the problem lately. I get all pumped up knowing I'm going to go out at night. I tell myself I'm going to get laid and I know how to do it. But then as soon as I'm around people and around girls whether it's at a pregame at my house or at a bar or a house party, I get immobilized. I lose my drive, I barely interact with girls. I was at a party last night and a hot girl tried small talking with me and I didn't go to the next step with it. Something happens in my body where my legs get sore, and I just want to withdraw and be alone. I am introverted so I guess this has something to do with it.

I'm wondering if this is some form of social anxiety. More than half the girls I've slept with in the past, I've been on drugs which COMPLETELY gets rid of this feeling and brings me out of my shell. I talk to everyone and enjoy it and pick up girls easily. I obviously don't want to get into the drug aspect of it, but I'm just saying it helps.

Has anyone felt this before? Is it normal at first? Does it go away in time and with forced social interaction? I have a feeling that all it will take is hooking up with that first girl to break the dry spell to get rid of this feeling. Am I right?