social anxiety or shyness

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

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