Social Anxiety Test

Social anxiety disorder is characterized by overwhelming self-consciousness in social situations leading to emotional and physical symptoms. The disorder can be treated but the first step is determining whether your own anxiety may require further examination. This test could help.

1. I avoid public speaking.

DISAGREE AGREE

2. I'm always eager to answer a text or call.

DISAGREE AGREE

3. I consider myself to be a shy person.

DISAGREE AGREE

4. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people.

DISAGREE AGREE

5. Knowing I will attend a party on the weekend stresses me out all week.

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6. I think meetings are the worst part of the workday.

DISAGREE AGREE

7. When I disagree with someone, I usually keep it to myself.

DISAGREE AGREE

8. I find it difficult to relax at a party unless I've had some alcohol.

DISAGREE AGREE

9. It's not easy for me to talk to someone I find attractive.

DISAGREE AGREE

10. I believe other people want to hear what I have to say.

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11. At social gatherings, I blush, sweat, and feel my heart race.

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12. I always try to speak loudly and clearly.

DISAGREE AGREE

13. I can get nervous when I have to speak to a boss or a teacher.

DISAGREE AGREE

14. I don't like being asked to join in when people are singing or dancing.

DISAGREE AGREE

15. I'm OK with not having any social plans on the weekend.

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16. I get embarrassed easily, even around people I know.

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17. I have lied to avoid a social gathering, or to leave one early.

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18. I try to avoid restaurants where other people can see me.

DISAGREE AGREE

19. Before a social event, I spend a lot of time thinking about who I’ll talk to and what I might say.

DISAGREE AGREE

20. Direct eye contact can make me uncomfortable.

DISAGREE AGREE