How can I help myself get over social anxiety surronding small groups?

I found that the best way is to start off with small steps. Have a trusted friend/family member with you at first and force yourself to speak a little bit. Keep increasing how much you say a little bit at a time. Then try and speak without the loved one beside you and keep pushing yourself. Also, try not to run away when the anxiety feels overwhelming as it does pass and, the more you prove this to yourself, the easier it will be to cope in the future.

Try to make yourself as comfortable as possible. Be in a place nearby your house, so you can leave anytime you feel your anxiety coming up. Start with one or two good friends you trust and build the group up.

based on my own experience, i rather be alone and get through it. being too attached with small groups make me got anxiety easily that's why i prefer to be alone

Remember you are dealing with fellow humans and not judges. They are also experiencing fears and apprehensions. You're all in it together, so enjoy your time together.

Breathe slowly, remember you could meet some great people. Smile, walk with confidence, keep your head held high and set a goal for yourself. Maybe even have a test conversation, and work from there!

Take a deep breath, try to calm down and talk to myself in my head reassuring myself it's okay. Just look straight and don't look at anybody.

Start by practicing with one or two people, when you feel comfortable around small amounts of people trying adding in more people.

Slowly get yourself accustomed to being around groups, a few people at a time. Don't overwhelm yourself. Slow and steady wins the race, and getting over anxiety takes time.

By getting a group of people together and trying to have conversations with them and not worrying about what other people are saying about you

When I feel like I need to get over my anxiety of talking to people, I try to get a friend to come with me in the group situation so I have someone to fall back on or help me escape. If you don't have a friend with you all the time, then just starting out with really tiny groups and listening more than talking. People don't mind the fact that you're quiet, and definitely won't mind you adding to the conversation.