Help! Can you give some advise on over-coming shyness?

My recommendation would be to take Toastmasters which is a club that helps on public speaking, giving speeches in front of people. That helps you to overcome shyness and conquer your fears of speaking in front of people. I take it and it has helped me tremendously. Also, try to push yourself to speak to other people in large crowds. Once you do, you get used to it and the shyness goes away naturally and you start making friends.