At some point in every person’s life, they experience some form of anxiety. It can be something as small as feeling anxious about an exam or going on a first date or as serious as chronic anxiety that creates regular panic attacks. Some forms of anxiety start to affect important aspects of your everyday life, such as going to work, spending time with friends, or doing the things you once enjoyed. If you are struggling with anxiety surrounding social situations and feel that it is affecting your ability to live a normal life, you want to consider if you have a social anxiety disorder. Take this short quiz to find out if you are right.
1. Do you ever struggle with persistent feelings of being scrutinized or humiliated that prevent you from feeling comfortable in social situations?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
2. Do you find yourself avoiding social situations altogether because of the anxiety surrounding the situation?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
3. Have you ever been diagnosed with panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, or any other condition that affects your physical appearance?
A. No
B. Not any of those, but a different diagnosis
C. Yes
4. Do you have a crippling fear of speaking in public?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
5. Has your anxiety caused you to miss days from work and/or school?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
6. Has your anxiety affected your relationships with friends and/or family members because you’re too anxious to go out or spend time with them in public?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
7. How long have you been experiencing your current symptoms?
A. A few weeks
B. A few months
C. More than six months
8. Have you been experiencing these symptoms since you were an adolescent?
A. No
B. I definitely had some anxiety, but not this extreme
C. Yes
9. Does your fear of interacting with others prevent you from making plans to do things or going anywhere in public?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
10. Does even the thought of having to interact with others in a social situation create feelings of anxiety for you?
A. No, not really
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
