social anxiety or shyness

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

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