Fear of nights out

Hi,

As an introvert, I have always had a tough time being around large crowds and talking to random people. I often try to put on a more sociable and outgoing front to not seem like a boring anti-social person. But I get petrified before going out and have bad anxiety leading up to going out — having mini-panic attacks. I only have so much of a social battery and am scared to lose my small group of friends by seeming like a socially anxious loser.

Any tips to conquer this fear?? My head is so flooded with anxious and negative thoughts.