A self-reflection across 4 social-anxiety domains: performance anxiety, social interaction anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and physical symptoms. 20 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
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DSM-5 social anxiety disorder domains · Original 20 items, not the copyrighted LSAS (Liebowitz) — we do not administer that instrument.
No. This check-in is a self-reflection tool built around four common social-anxiety domains, not a diagnostic instrument. It can flag patterns worth paying attention to, but only a licensed mental health professional, such as a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist, can diagnose social anxiety disorder through a full clinical evaluation. Think of your results as a conversation starter, not a verdict.
This is one of the most common mix-ups, and it's worth untangling. Introversion is about where you get your energy: introverts often prefer smaller groups, one-on-one conversations, or quiet time alone to recharge, and none of that is a problem to solve. Social anxiety is about fear: a persistent worry about being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized that shows up even in situations you'd otherwise want to be part of, and that makes you avoid them. A helpful gut-check: an introvert who skips a party usually feels relieved and recharged; someone with social anxiety who skips the same party often feels relieved in the moment but also frustrated, guilty, or isolated afterward, because they wanted to go. If your discomfort is more about preference and energy than fear and avoidance, you're probably just wired to be more reserved, and that's completely fine as-is.
Start by not panicking: a high score is information, not a life sentence. A good next step is reaching out to a licensed therapist, ideally one who practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), since exposure-based CBT is the most evidence-backed treatment for social anxiety. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (adaa.org) has a free therapist-finder tool, screening resources, and peer support communities if you're not sure where to start. If cost or access is a barrier, many therapists offer sliding-scale fees, and community mental health centers or university training clinics are often lower-cost options worth searching locally.
Exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, gradual approach: with a therapist's support, you build a ladder of social situations from mildly uncomfortable to genuinely hard, and practice them one step at a time, for example making small talk with a cashier, then joining a group conversation, then giving a short presentation. Each repetition, done safely and repeatedly, teaches your brain that the feared outcome, like rejection or humiliation, usually doesn't happen, or is far more survivable than it feels in anticipation. It's slow, deliberate work, but it's the treatment with the strongest research support for social anxiety.
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A self-reflection across 4 social-anxiety domains: performance anxiety, social interaction anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and physical symptoms. 20 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
This check-in looks at social confidence across four everyday domains: performance anxiety (how you feel being watched or judged while doing something, like speaking up in a meeting, eating in front of others, or taking a test), social interaction anxiety (how conversations feel, from starting one to keeping it going to meeting someone new), avoidance behaviors (how often you sidestep situations that might trigger those feelings), and physical symptoms (the racing heart, blushing, or shaky voice that can show up when social pressure spikes). Twenty questions, a few minutes, one summary you can actually use.
Feeling a flutter of nerves before a presentation, preferring a small dinner with two close friends over a loud party, or needing a quiet evening alone to recharge after a full day of socializing — none of that is a problem. Shyness and introversion are personality traits, not disorders: plenty of people are naturally more reserved, process the world more internally, or simply enjoy their own company, and that preference is healthy and doesn't need fixing. Social anxiety disorder is a different, more specific pattern: a persistent and intense fear of being watched, judged, or embarrassed that shows up across many situations, causes real distress, and gets in the way of things you'd otherwise want to do, like taking a promotion that requires public speaking, going to a friend's wedding, or making a phone call. The line isn't how much you enjoy socializing, it's whether fear is closing doors you'd otherwise walk through.
This is a self-reflection tool, not a diagnostic instrument, and it can't replace an evaluation by a licensed mental health professional — only a qualified clinician can diagnose social anxiety disorder or any other condition. If your results resonate, the leading evidence-based treatment is exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps people gradually and safely practice the situations they've been avoiding until the fear loses its grip. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (adaa.org) is a real, established resource for finding a therapist, support groups, and further reading if you want to take the next step.
Your performance anxiety level: how much fear of being watched or judged shows up when you're speaking, presenting, or being observed doing something.
Your social interaction anxiety level: how conversations feel, from small talk with strangers to keeping a group discussion going.
Your avoidance patterns: how often you steer clear of situations that might trigger social fear, and what that's costing you.
Your physical symptom load: the racing heart, blushing, sweating, or shaky voice that can accompany social pressure.
A plain-language summary across all four domains, useful for a conversation with a therapist or doctor, not a diagnosis.
I feel anxious when I have to speak up during a meeting or group discussion.
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A self-reflection across 4 social-anxiety domains: performance anxiety, social interaction anxiety, avoidance behaviors, and physical symptoms. 20 questions, instant summary. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis.
No signup needed — your result appears instantly.
DSM-5 social anxiety disorder domains · Original 20 items, not the copyrighted LSAS (Liebowitz) — we do not administer that instrument.
No. This check-in is a self-reflection tool built around four common social-anxiety domains, not a diagnostic instrument. It can flag patterns worth paying attention to, but only a licensed mental health professional, such as a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist, can diagnose social anxiety disorder through a full clinical evaluation. Think of your results as a conversation starter, not a verdict.
This is one of the most common mix-ups, and it's worth untangling. Introversion is about where you get your energy: introverts often prefer smaller groups, one-on-one conversations, or quiet time alone to recharge, and none of that is a problem to solve. Social anxiety is about fear: a persistent worry about being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized that shows up even in situations you'd otherwise want to be part of, and that makes you avoid them. A helpful gut-check: an introvert who skips a party usually feels relieved and recharged; someone with social anxiety who skips the same party often feels relieved in the moment but also frustrated, guilty, or isolated afterward, because they wanted to go. If your discomfort is more about preference and energy than fear and avoidance, you're probably just wired to be more reserved, and that's completely fine as-is.
Start by not panicking: a high score is information, not a life sentence. A good next step is reaching out to a licensed therapist, ideally one who practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), since exposure-based CBT is the most evidence-backed treatment for social anxiety. The Anxiety & Depression Association of America (adaa.org) has a free therapist-finder tool, screening resources, and peer support communities if you're not sure where to start. If cost or access is a barrier, many therapists offer sliding-scale fees, and community mental health centers or university training clinics are often lower-cost options worth searching locally.
Exposure-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, gradual approach: with a therapist's support, you build a ladder of social situations from mildly uncomfortable to genuinely hard, and practice them one step at a time, for example making small talk with a cashier, then joining a group conversation, then giving a short presentation. Each repetition, done safely and repeatedly, teaches your brain that the feared outcome, like rejection or humiliation, usually doesn't happen, or is far more survivable than it feels in anticipation. It's slow, deliberate work, but it's the treatment with the strongest research support for social anxiety.
