I had a strict upbringing, and now im too shy?

My parents are the same way too and oyu just have to deal with it. Being shy is no way to solve anything, so just try to be nice to people and let them show how much of a great person you are. No matter how you look or act, God loves you and so do some people. Everyone has friends out there so just go to school and make sure you talk it up with people! That way, they can say you're nice and you can meet others, too. And trust me, you DON;T need proffessional help. Psychology is all about what YOU think about yourself, so try to see the true person that you are, take things into a different perspective ( for example, why your parents are so strict), and try to change things 2 what you want them 2 become