Do You Have Social Anxiety? (TEST) 

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Anyone who is always trying to avoid awkward situations???

My social anxiety comes out of nowhere. I can be knowing the person for years and still be anxious.

Speaking on the phone with strangers is the worst honestly

How am I supposed to talk to a doctor when talking to strangers freaks me out???😂

Does anyone else just randomly start tearing up when spoken to? Like you ain't even sad or anything it just happens?? And like grammar gets all messed up and everything in your brain is going blank. This is what I have... Lol

my social anxiety: -talking in front of class -people seeing i’m blushing, shaking or crying -meeting up with a friend -coming in to a room with everyone staring it you -talking with somebody i know -making a mistake -having to do something for someone because i’m always scared to make a mistake -preparing what i’m gonna say in class or just to somebody -when i have to read something in class (and literally preparing it by reading like 10 times before so i make sure i’m not saying anything wrong) -feeling crap for a really long time because of one single comment from someone who didn’t even meant to be rude -laughing at things i don’t even think are funny -presentations (!!!) -being seen as the quiet girl -being totally quiet when being around a person i don’t knew or just met -getting asked if i’m actually able to laugh -getting this ‘flash’ where i suddenly get really hot and my body starts tingling and shaking -trying to not cry when something awkward happens -having to introduce myself to someone -ignoring someone’s texts because you don’t know what to say back or being scared to say something wrong -always saying you agree with other people although i actually don’t -avoiding eye contact -when fitting clothes in stores feeling anxious to come out of the fitting room -always being nervous -suddenly feeling stressed or nervous about absolutely nothing EDIT: wow, i never expected so many people to see this and relate to this. I just wanna say that it gets better! i’ve posted the original comment over a year ago and i’m doing sooooo much better now. i’ve been seeing a therapist, and have been working on myself a lot. if anyone is reading this right now thinking they’ll never get better, believe me it will. take it from me, someone who is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, it gets better. I overcame about more than 50% of the list above. It’s still hard sometimes, but it’s definitely not as bad as before. i am so incredibly proud of all of you! you guys can do this :))

I hate going outside, it feels like everyone judges me and laughs at me. I feel confident at home but as soon as I go outside I feel like drowning in selfhate. So I have to be outside very much, but it stresses me out af and as soon as I stay at home for 1 day or even more it's the same shit again and again. I know exactly why it began, but I don't know how to stop it.

I don't deal with my social anxiety. It just comes.

9/10, but I don't know how to ask for help, Im anxious about even asking for help.

I haven't been diagnosed by a doctor but I know without a doubt I suffer from SA. I alway try to take deep breaths and adopt the "Non give a shit attitude" without actually being rude to anyone I interact with. Hope this help anyone ☺

I live in Russia. People here don't even know about anxiety, and what's more, they find the word "depression" funny. By people I mean the majority.

8/10 and what's worse I have anxiety about going to the doctor to get help lol. The way I deal with it is just to keep to myself, which is kind of avoidant but it works.

9/10 and been diagnosed, so yup. All the anxiety! Hooray

I don't have social anxiety, but I do get anxious about certain ridiculous situations. Talking with people? fine. Waiting for my name to be called on a role? suddenly my mouth is dry and I'm desperately rehearsing a one word answer. Interestingly though my social worries flip the other way. When talking with friends, more often than not I will get highly embarrassed and judgmental of anything I say that adds to a conversation. But a stranger starts a conversation with me and I can talk as freely as I want.

Even if you scored 10/10 it does not mean that you have social anxiety because social anxiety is much more than that.

I don't even go to school anymore I have to do online school cause my social anxiety is so bad

With my social anxiety disorder I use a skill called "grounding" which is a skill you use when you are in social situations and you district yourself like count to 100 or think of a funny a movie or bing a notebook with you and write in to district yourself. Hold something in your hand such as a rock when you get nervous you hold the rock very tight and pay attention to detail of the rock and how you are holding it. When we have social anxiety a psychological phenomenon called "The Spotlight Affect" happens which means you feel like everyone is paying attention to you. People might not being paying attention to you but you can't stop the thoughts from coming in and feeling like you are being judged all the time. Cognitive Behavior therapy is good skill to use for Social Anxiety Disorder.

,,giving a presentation or talking in front of many people" Wow I hate it! I just wanna run away and die at this moment. And at school when the teacher ask me a question I always say that u don't know cuz I can't speak in front of people.

9/10 this video made me kinda anxious funny thing is I’m to nervous to tell the doctor so yeah Kinda sucks My troubles 1) talking with strangers ( doctors, police, employees etc 2) going places is a no can’t cope with people 3) when my sister brings a friend over even when we are almost the same age can’t deal with it 4) large crowds like the mall or at a concert Man can’t even take my own order or tell the doctor I also some times start thinking of something I shouldn’t have thought about and start building it up till I break and start crying and having an attack

i scored 9/10 because on the "talking to people you know" thing it depends. is it a close friend? usually no problem. immediate family? usually no problem. person i just met? yes. relatives? usually yes. teachers and stuff like that? usually.

I love how you spelled "subscribe" wrong in the background

I'm too scared to ask my parents to go to a doctor because they might not accept and I'll be too embarrassed to talk to them. (I'm afraid of rejection) What do I do?

5/10 its crazy because I'm more anxious talking to people I've known for years on top of years but I'm not anxious when talking to strangers🤔

I got an 8 but I'm way to scared to go to a doctor about it for fear I don't have anxiety and I'm just being silly, since I know there are ppl who have it way worse than me! I also feel like I should be able to get over it by myself but then I've always had a lot of worries and I'm scared of new things & new places. Takes me forever to do anything new... So I end up feeling stuck a lot but maybe that's just normal?

I scored a 7. I already knew I had it anyway.

I like that you don't act like this is a diagnosis guide, but merely something to determine if you should talk to your doctor about the level of anxiety. Thank you for leaving the professional diagnosis to the professionals

I hate presentations so much! I immediately start shaking, sweating, my heart beats like hell and my grammar is all messed up. And when somebody asks me why I shake I just feel like I want to cry and never show myself in public ever again.

my anxiety is so bad I'm to scared to tell anyone because I think they'll just be like "stop being dramatic its just a phase" or just straight make fun of me just thinking about telling anyone gives me anxiety and then i start to doubt myself like with my bipolar disorder I don't tell anyone because all i think is what if im making this up like do I really have this when every time i take a test i get all of the answer that would say i have them even like professional websites that they i should get it checked but i'm to scared

school makes me so anxious... i haven‘t been to school for almost 3 months bc of corona and i was so happy and relaxed and i went back to school yesterday and i‘m literally freaking out

I hate having social anxiety it affects my whole life but I face fears every day

I get anxiety from just looking at people. 😓 Sometimes I feel uncomfortable even talking and sharing my opinions with my best friends (correction: best FRIEND), and don’t even get me STARTED on talking to teachers! 😳 You know what really makes my heart race? When the teacher makes you do partnered projects! And if you have to pick your parters, I internally dying and just sitting there until I’m the last one and my teacher’s like: “Who wants to be partners with her?” Which is REALLY embarrassing because I think that everyone is just staring at me and judging me and thinking that I’m a loser who has no friends. And when they assign parters, I’m scared that whoever I’m with is super disappointed that I’m their partner and that that much rather be with someone else, and I always have the worst luck with that and I always get partnered with like the cool good looking popular boy who just talks to everyone while I do everything because I’m way too nervous to ask them to help, more or less talk to them in general. I stutter a lot and say really dumb things in front of people (pretty much everybody) and I’m just so socially awkward and it’s so embarrassing 😰. And also when you see someone you know at the store or something and you start sweating and pretend that you don’t see them and you just want to leave. Oh and when you mom just freaking embarrasses you and like fixes the tag sticking out if you dress or something. OR WHEN SOMEONE CATCHES YOU STARING AT THEM 😫!!! And also whenever I have a concert (mandatory of course, I’d never do that out of my own free will) then he always like screams my name and PURPOSELY embarrasses me!! I feel like I have to be nice to everyone even if they are super jerky because I’m scared that I’ll make a bad impression and that even if a make one wrong move that they’ll think that I’m a total jerk. And I HATE going to the store and my mom makes me go get something and people are probably like, “Isn’t she too young to be here alone?” Or even they make you wait in the checkout like while they go grab something. 😭 So yeah I get anxiety in pretty much every sing social event... Sorry for ranting about my social anxiety 😓

8/10 but I already knew I have social anxiety. Still too anxious to go to a doctor or even my parents about it

I have social anxiety and I’m generally a quiet person but the second someone steps into my space I freak tf out and normally have a panic attack. Lmao I’m a freak.

i scored 8 andi notice its getting worse by the week. i have social anxiety and have always been afraid to go outside alone im finally in therapy for it and i have medication for my panic attacks so that helps me a lot but i have to quit school this year because i keep having panic attacks when im there. therapy is going really slow so i look forward to see how you live with it and hope to get some tips out of it. great video!

cool hair man

I usually take some deep breaths, try to think about something positive, and keep telling myself that everything's fine and there is nothing to be afraid of. Although I'm not really sure yet if I'm suffering from SA or what, but it really sucks.

from taking these tests I realized how HIGHLY LIKELY that my mind is fucked up pretty badly

Jesus helped me. Knowing how much I'm loved has set me free. I do struggle, but never anywhere near how bad I was. I never wanted to go to the doctor because it seemed impossible to talk to someone about it. But Jesus does not look at me the way I look at me. I thought my social anxiety was who i was and i hated myself..i hated myself because I hated that I couldnt beat this. I just wanted to be myself. I felt so trapped and it was such a dark place. A lonely place. But my goodness has Jesus changed my life! He notices and sees you guys and loves you past what you can imagine. If wanna talk to me let me know! 😊

I'm diagnosed and I got 10/10, I don't like suffering from SAD at all

Hey guys, I’m 18 and I scored a 7/10 on this and I haven’t been diagnosed but I’m 100% sure I have SAD. I have a speech impediment to where I can’t pronounce my r’s and people have made fun of me my entire life for it and it makes it so much worse and is most likely the origin of my anxiety. I’m scared to death to talk to anyone besides my closest friends and family and even then I still feel anxious but not too much. I had speech therapy when I was little but it never helped. I’ve tried to learn now on my own but nothing works. It’s not easy to overcome my anxiety because of that. It’s not a normal case of fear of being judged even when you aren’t. I’m openly judged constantly and whenever anyone points it out I want to curl up in a ball and die and then proceed to not talk to anyone for a few days. Please help... I can’t stand this.

I might be wrong but did he blink during the video? Even once?:D

My mom had asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding 2 days before. She already knew I was going to say no. Today my dad was ready to drag me out. Everyone was in the car except for me and my mom. I couldn't help but cry, telling her why she had given me a choice if they were going to decide for me. I heard my mom and my dad arguing and it just made me feel worse. Somehow my mom had convinced him. Here I am now in my room feeling like I'm the worst whiny daughter anyone can have. I feel weak and afraid. I know everyone around can see that and it bothers me so much. I feel like I can keep myself locked in my room, draw forever and I would be more than okay with that. I've just graduated high school, I haven't gotten my drivers license, afraid to get a job, can't talk to my friend who is going to college unlike me afraid I would just drag her with me telling her all my problems. I just feel lost.

this isn't relevant but you are extremely attractive and have really pretty eyes

When I say something to someone, but they don’t say anything back I just stay quiet, because I always get ignored, so now i don’t talk to almost anyone anymore I only really talk to my brother and cousin

i have a voice in my head who say bad think going to happing and it start to picture it in front of my eyes

I live in Turkey and no one knows about anxiety here. Today i had an attack in the middle of the class while my friend was just talking to me and all my friends were like "???" And another friend called to get my attention but i was shaking so bad so my bestfriend just told her "i don't know she's acting weird". And she was like "why are you acting like this these are all people you talk to on a daily basis" and later on i tried to explain what happens to me in those kinds of situations. Now as an aftermath of the attack, I have a horrible headache and am feeling nauseous.

If only social anxiety wasn't in my life,I could be the person I wanted to be and do everything.

lagitly i have been really anxious about being with friends , out in public, talking to tue class and talking to my family and being in public

realize how he DOESN'T FUCKING BLINK

One time I had a panic attack at school because people were reading my story. I started crying and hyperventilating. I don’t tell anyone I just zone myself out from everyone around me and lay on the floor.

Literally speaking to anyone makes me anxious, friends, family, obviously strangers.. it's terrifying. I start to tear up and god knows what happens when someone (like a teacher) yells at me. I just breakdown. I don't know if it's social anxiety but right now I just say that I'm "socially awkward". I don't understand how people can be so comfortable talking to people... Crowds make me feel very unsafe and feel like breaking down, like when I get yelled at. My parents always tell me to talk to them but sometimes I feel like they're getting everything wrong. They tell me that everyone else goes through this and that I'll be fine. That doesn't help much.. I've told them that I can't deal with school but they said that I should go and that I just don't want to go like everyone else. At least I'm only going for most of the day rather than the whole day now... 5 hours out of 7. I do try to speak to people and sometimes find it fun, as being in my room by myself all day everyday isn't healthy... But it's only if I know them closely, like if they're my parents. Even then I still get anxious though. School isn't helping even if it isn't a whole day, I still have to walk through crowded halls. The teacher said that going out of class earlier or later would be better but.. standing infront of a full class sitting down? I can't. Enjoy my vent. And thanks for reading, that made me feel somewhat better :)

Can u blink more

I have been diagnosed with Social Anxiety, and I got a 6/10

Please tell me if I’m socially anxious, or just a shy introvert: -I always tend to say “yes” to literally everything my friends say, except if their idea is just ridiculously insane, where I’d just say what I’m feeling and attempt to laugh it off so they won’t hate me (in my head at least) -I always question everything I do -I always think everyone I encounter is judging me, and the smallest things (like dropping things) make me feel nervous -I fake-laugh even if I don’t think what my friends just said was funny, so that they wouldn’t hate me (in my head) -Even if I sit with a group of friends, I’m always the third wheel and stay absolutely silent. -I hate attention and presentations, and situations where I have to choose between two friends, with a high chance of the other hating me (in my head) -I crave approval, but not in front of the whole class bc everyone would be staring at me -Presentations and attention in front of ANYONE sends my heart flying -I usually let my friends make decisions so they wouldn’t think I’m controlling or bossy (in my head) -When I say something and no one answers, I think they think I’m too chatty and annoying -I am EXTREMELY sensitive to social cues, and when people sound even a bit annoyed, I back down 10 miles to get them not to hate me -I am crazy at home, and more warm to close friends, which I have a few, but I have to fake laugh with them

It's just so awkward when you try to say something or reply to someone asking you something to seem normal like everyone else, but having your mind go blank, forgetting words, difficulty in translating languages (im trillingual so its extra hard), and forgetting simple grammar which im really good at

What's funny to me is I never get nervous talking to complete strangers, but I do get what I call word vomit and share way too much information about myself with random strangers. I scored an 8 😐

omg dude calm down. you sound so intense it's kind of uncomfortable.

He's the kind of guy i would hang out with ... he really looks passionate about these important topics

I think this would be more accurate if you did a scale that also takes into account how you feelt as a child, often times the symptoms are strongest in childhood but as adults we develop coping mechanisms and can overcome some of the crippling emotions that come with social anxiety! With that being said my advice is this: Step one, self expression really helped me a lot with my social anxiety! Wearing bright clothes and makeup was a conversation starter, you may think “hell no im not drawing more attention to myself,” but hear me out, this automatically weeds out the judgemental people and the open minded kind hearted individuals will approach you and it breaks the ice for conversations! Step 2 take a speech class or join a theatre club, drama greatly helped me come out of my shell and perform and speak in front of a crowd. It’s very therapeutic to perform theatre arts! Step 3 Remember that people are just people, no one is any better than you, most people aren’t as focused on you as you think. We are all so busy going about our daily lives trying to survive! Don’t over think social situations!

You don’t blink often do you

I just been dealing with it whole my life. Unfortunately.

I hate social anxiety so much I swear it’s like the worst thing ever

Just reading these comments makes me feel better. I hate that so many people are suffering with SAD but I'm glad I'm not alone. ✌🏾

The guy just said, "5 or less" and then, "5 or more." 5: am I a joke to you?!

I scored 10 and I don't deal with it I freeze up and break down😕

I hate people that say they have anxiety or depression because the think it’s “quirky”. It’s not. It’s pretty terrible and not something you should pretend to have to seem special.

9/10. Talking to strangers is kind of ok because if I do something weird it wont matter because they wont see me ever again, but its still anxiety inducing. Everything else was a huge 2

6/10 So......yeah 😕

Off topic but the way you make your voice clear is just really grounding. It's almost calming

I honestly have less anxiety with strangers, because I don't know them, so their opinions of me don't matter enough to me to give me anxiety. The only anxiety I have with strangers is for my safety, but it isn't high enough to hinder my daily life. My anxiety lies more with people that I do know. I find it hard to make friends, because I fear being hurt by people that I care for. Because of this, I find it hard to trust people and tend to keep friends at a distance, which eventually leads to the relationships fizzling out. I avoid going to parties or having outings or events with friends because I feel as if I'm not very fun to be around and like I am unwelcomed. Honestly, the best way that I have found to help this is to suck it up and go hang out with people. I may be uncomfortable at first, but after a little bit I begin to enjoy myself and, by the end, I'm glad I went. When I do this more and more over time, my anxiety of these situations lowers each time. When you sit around at home and let the anxiety fester, it won't go away, but getting out and facing your anxiety head on slowly but surely makes it easier to manage. Hope this helps someone!

I can't even make a step outside, when i do so, the only thing i want is to get back home, a horrible feeling of death, i start to walk home as fast as i can, because of that feeling of "being seriously trapped" or like "there's no way to escape" and in that moment i feel that death is here... And now, even at home i have horrible panic attacks 24/7, a very painful sensation like i'm dying, i think that life isn't real, that i'm not in my body :'( omg help me...

My troubles: -I scared of talking to nearly everyone (including family sometimes and I have no friends - either untrustworthy or I'm too scared to talk) -Hate being alone - still don't talk to the people I'm with -When people laugh and I walk by I have an instant feel they're laughing at me when they're not so I get all nervous and walk faster -Someone makes eye contact or stares at me and I don't know them (sometimes I do but barely know them) I freeze a little and try not to make contact with them -Have trouble making friends because I feel they might be a bad influence or I can tell they're not gonna be my friend for long/I'm extremely shy which makes it worse and always aware of strangers around me -My heart races when I'm out in the open and I know people will possibly look at me -I try to blend in a lot more than to stand out because I'm worried to get bullied -Until about the age of 8 I growled at people if they talked to me and I didn't know them (This is true and I sometimes still do but very quietly so they don't hear) -I can barely ask anyone (like a doctor, teacher, waiter, cashier ect) anything so I have to ask my twin brother to do stuff like that for me -Always stay in my room because I'm scared if I go out of my room and talk to my family I will say something wrong or bad by accident and hide away because I'm scared they will mock me about it and I prefer to be alone in my room because I feel safe -Every time at parents evening mostly all the teachers say I should be more confident and it's been a while and I'm still getting that feedback since primary/middle school and I'm in secondary/high school now -Lie about my emotions and act happy when I not so people don't worry about me and it cause more drama then my average life already (Edit) I constantly ask my parents for homeschooling but they don't have enough money for that so I can't do that and they still don't know the reason why because I won't tell the because again I'm worried it will cause more drama for me If anyone has any suggestions on what I should do please help! Either reply or email me at wollfieplays321@gmail.com , thank you.

I have social anxiety and it's so hard feeling like you're annoying everyone and ruining their lives just by existing. It feels like everyone is pretending to be ok with you when really they all hate you, whether they know you or not

Answered yes/2 to 4/5 questions. Constant things run through my mind, I stutter my words, I get awkward and I'm constantly thinking "what if I'm talking to much? What if I'm annoying"

Last time someone asked me if I had depression or anything like that (parent), I almost started crying as I said, “No, what makes you think that?”. I was depressed but didn’t exactly know. I want to seek help, I really do but I can’t talk about it.. P.S - I got 10/10. For example, I was trembling when my mom once asked me if I could ask for a coupon book at a store, ALONE. I was terrified and didn’t want to.. being in big crowds makes me feel scared. I’m always terrified of my friends judging me based on looks and opinions. I try to keep on my baggy clothes since any normal clothes make me feel exposed. I’m always afraid of being watched.. and talking in front of s class? Big fat no-go.

I’ve had SAD forever and I’ve finally been diagnosed and getting help. It’s honestly wonderful.

I got an 8/10. I took this bc one of my friend, who have social anxiety, said I most likely have it. We were in the gym at school (I'm in 7th grade) with all of the other 7th graders. Which is like 120 to 160 ppls. I we were just walking around ,the teachers were giving us "exercise". Alot of kids were running around, talking to friends, while there was me and my friend(the one w/ social anxiety) who were really quiet. I was sweating a lot more than the others, and my stomach was sick feeling. After I was still a nervous wreck. I talked to her( that's when she said I probaly had social anxiety). I had math next, and couldn't focus. My heart was beating quicker, my palms were sweating, and I still felt sick. By next class thou, (which was an hour after the gym) I was calmer and less of a wreak. This test proves even more that I could possibly have social anxiety. I feel very very uncomfortable in large crowds, to where it is difficult to enjoy myself. When I got to a restrant and my parents make me order, my words become slurs and I can barely speak. The point that me friend who has social anxiety gives alot bc she has to deal with it. Another thing is, for example, if a teacher gets onto me during class for something, I start to tear up. I over react, and I get mad super easily. Thank you for making it even clearer. I am going to try and talk to my parents tonight and see what we can do, and see if we can go to the doctor and figure out if i really do have it or not. Thank you

*Me clicking on this video even though I already know I have Social Anxiety & have a diagnosis from a professional*

when I was 7 I got beaten up twice, the first time my brother was there, second time they were filming it, I'm 9 now and I get told things like "It was fine until YOU came along!" and "You're scared of people, you're scared of climbing trees... What CAN you do?" by my brother, in my school the kids MURDER cute, innocent little bugs to annoy me, and this girl called Lexy tells me I can't play football because I'm a girl. People STILL think I'm weird because of my anxiety.

I hate being young with social anxiety because whenever I tell someone, they just laugh and say its just a phase..it honestly sucks "not being old enough" to have social anxiety.

Depression test: 8/8 Anxiety test: 8/8 Social Anxiety test: 9/10 🥲😢😭

Him talking about us talking to somebody about things is making me cry

I recently got diagnised with social anxiety and this test proves it

When im around other people, especially strangers, i feel overwhelmed and as if I can't breath and it's way worse with a large group of people (4 or more for me) and I try to get out as soon as I can and find sonbody I know or just leave the building, park, house, etc. I feel safe at home but when we go to the grocery store, the gas station, or even at school I feel as if there are more people than there actually are and I just feel scared and I either don't talk at all, or only talk with my closest friends. It felt good to finally say that.

My social anxiety is so bad that I’m anxious around most of my family and I just isolate myself from everyone

My social anxiety: Taking a presentation in front of the class and school Sleepovers Walking alone in a busy place Anyone seeing that I’m crying Making a mistake Having eye contact with someone when not in a conversation Trying not to cry and everyone looking at me weirdly Getting in trouble at school (talking to the teacher/principle) Feeling nervous or stressed about an event upcoming that I’ve been to plenty of times before

To be honest, I don't really know why I'm taking this when I know I probably don't have one. It's probably because I want to cry when I feel lonely.

Every public place I go to I get anxious, being in school makes me anxious, meeting a stranger makes me nervous, being in a group makes me really nervous, given my own suggestions in conversations make me nervous everything I do basically makes me REALLY NERVOUS the other day I was so nervous and almost had a panic attack cause I was at a village Halloween block party.

Living without anxiety must feel Wonderful. I experience that when I've just woken up so I'm groggy and don't really care.

Does anyone else stay quite when talking to a friends and then it goes silent and u say the most awkward thing when u try to speak and they "now I know why u don't talk because your awkward when u try" and the u think about that one thing for weeks coz it plays on your mind

I scored 8/10. My whole life, ive had intense sweating when im in a social situation, having stomach ache and diarrhea fearing an upcoming social event, the volume of my voice goes significantly low when talking to either strangers or people ik but rarely talk to, i fear if people were to judge the way i look (alot of people do judge my hair), i rarely go to the barbers and try to avoid it as much as possible because i fear people there will also judge my hair plus they ask me questions which i hate getting asked questions because i fear i wont know the answer and if i dont know the answer then itll be very awkward, i fear going to work and people talking to me, i fear talking to strangers, i fear talking to cashiers, id rather say "cheers" instead of "thank you" because its one less word to say, i sometimes forget to cut my finger nails in the morning so i end up having to do it in the afternoon instead but while im out i will walk around with my hands in my pockets cus i fear people will judge me for my nails, especially females knowing that they hate males with longer finger nails, alot of the time i limit my responses in conversations to either "yes" or "no" so that i dont have to talk as much, i hate calling people cus i have to talk so id rather message instead, i used to fear at school being picked by a teacher to answer questions or do a presentation, plus i got very sweaty when the teacher started doing the register cus i know i would have to say "yes miss", alot of the time, i talk to people i rarely talk to or complete strangers with my head facing a completely different direction to their face cus i arent looking at them and it helps me to talk a bit better and less awkwardly, i stutter alot more when talking to these types of people, agreeing with everything people say even if i disagree with some things, there will be some ive missed off the list but yeah, i have suffered with this my whole life.

9/10. Kinda guessed bc one of my panic attacks happened because I had to present that day, it has happened many times since I've started trying to heal mentally. But I always remember no matter how bad I feel in the moment, I will feel much better knowing I worked it out. It's like that say, it feels like you're taking 1 step forward and 10 steps back, but it's all in your head. Ask those around you if they notice. Most of them Will! 😊

I have being suffering from social anxiety for years and when I eventually plucked u the courage to tell my parents they just told me too "grow up stop being silly" and just thought I was attention seeking and won't let me go to the doctors and now I don't know what to do.

Talking to a stranger isn't too worrying but the initial introduction is something I'd avoid. I would think to start with, they wouldn't want to talk to me, but once we are talking I relax

"i dont wanna go to that class today. im scared that people will think im failing so bad and.. idk i just dont like it." mom: "youll do fine. if you give up easily youll give up on everything. keep on going because youll get over it." "no- whatever. fine."

When I was still very young I thought I was just very very shy but then when it got to high school until now (college) it's way worse than before. I knew i have a social anxiety - whenever I hear the word and do a presentation/report, my body starts shaking more than a bit, I stutter a lot and have major mental blocks, and my heart beats so fast i sometimes feel pain in my chest - I avoid talking to people and pretend i don't see or hear them just bc i feel judged everytime and they say I'm a snob - I feel super uncomfortable when I'm in a crowd or a room full of people and i tend to fidget excessively - I can't even join a club or apply for a job because of interviews - I hate public speaking - i want other people to speak or open up a conversation first - i ignored a lot of things happening around me that involves confrontation/talking - I make excuses to not go to parties - I'm afraid of making new friends - I prefer text over calls or video calls - I try to rehearse what i have to say before talking to someone for important matters - im afraid to buy or order something over the counter - i always look for things by myself on stores because I feel claustrophobic if sales people gets to me - I prefer to say nothing instead of saying what's on my head - I have pessimistic thoughts How bout you guys, how do you feel?

Me before clicking on the video: *is anxious about assuming the wrong thing about my results and getting the wrong idea/worried about overreacting and making a scene and being paranoid about being paranoid about seemingly nothing/ worrying about what the long term struggles watching this video could cause* Me, still without watching the video: “yeah I think I have it”

I hate myself so much. My life is going to waste, I can feel it I’m going to be so much regret as I get older. What a waste of a life. I have no experience, never been on a date, never been to a bar alone, nothing!

I have a service/companion dog that helps me so much with my social anxiety. She is there for me to cuddle or focus on whenever I am feeling anxious.