Original 20 items, not the copyrighted LSAS (Liebowitz) — we do not administer that instrument.
Social Confidence Check-In, Free 20-Question Self-Reflection
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.
What is the Social Confidence Check-In?
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.
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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.
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