So I’m currently a freshman (18 year old guy) in college and I’ve met a group of seven or so people who really are the only people I’ve actually met so far during college. I feel like I’m pretty comfortable talking with each one of them individually and even in a small group but I just cannot get myself to talk when the conversation is between everyone at once. 

The reason why I’m posting this on this sub is because I suspect this could be due to some type of social anxiety (which is definitely possible because I am diagnosed with GAD) but maybe I’m just not very good in large groups; maybe my conversation style just isn’t meant for that. I’ll probably casually let my roommate (who is part of the group of friends) know about this when it comes up because he’s probably a little confused why I talk to him regularly but turn into a different person when it comes to our friend group (but, again, it’s only when it’s everyone at once).

Anyways, I would really appreciate any type of comment, insight, and/or advice because I don’t want each of these friends thinking my personality is drastically different then it actually is and I don’t want them thinking I don’t like being in their company.

I’ll just leave it at that. Thank you in advance (but I’ll also thank you afterwards as well)!