social anxiety or shyness

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


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