social anxiety or shyness

A 25 question quiz designed to measure your current levels of social anxiety and social fear.

1. I often experience physical symptoms like sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat when in social situations.
2. I tend to replay social interactions in my mind after they happen.
3. I often feel self-conscious about my appearance in social situations.
4. I often focus on my flaws, imperfections, and weaknesses.
5. I over-think what to say next when I'm talking with others.
6. I often cancel plans because I get too stressed or anxious to go out.
7. I struggle to relax and be myself around people I don't know well.
8. I'm comfortable giving presentations in front of large groups of people.
9. Deep down I think that most people won't like me.
10. I often avoid social situations that I feel I can't cope with.
11. I don't have as many friends as I wish I had.
12. I frequently worry about what people might be thinking about me.
13. When I embarrass myself in front of others, I think about it for days.
14. I often compare myself to others in social situations and feel inferior or inadequate.
15. I'm often nervous when meeting a stranger for the first time.
16. I feel tense or anxious when making or receiving phone calls, particularly with people I don't know well.
17. I often fear rejection when I'm being open and honest with others.
18. I often imagine negative social outcomes before they happen.
19. I have trouble maintaining eye contact with others.
20. I often feel awkward, scared, or out of place in social situations.
21. I often have trouble making new friends in new places.
22. I feel self-conscious or judged when I'm the center of attention.
23. When in a group setting, I prefer to blend into the background and not be noticed.
24. It's challenging for me to assert my opinions or needs in group settings.
25. I'm happy with my social life overall.