How do you overcome certain fears?

[jef45]

I can't look at people.  I just start freaking out.  It causes me problems, because sometimes you're supposed to look at people, but everytime I try it's like they're staring me down--even though they're not.  Does anybody have any suggestions?  It's a real pain in the butt.

[Merciey]

Don't look in their eyes, look at the space between their eyes, no one can tell you aren't looking at them - this might help a little.

[amish1979]

Have you been diagnosed with anything?  (e.g. Social Anxiety)