Do social situations make you so anxious that you do whatever you can to avoid them?

Or do you have a loved one in your life that is avoiding situations?

It is normal to feel nervous when talking in front of a crowd or meeting unfamiliar people. However, for someone who experiences worrying and anxiousness socially, these experiences can feel so intense that they either choose to avoid them altogether, or endure the experience with great distress.

In Australia approximately 4.7% of adults report living with Social Anxiety. But what is it exactly? It is that feeling of distress in social situations, fearing potential humiliation and negative judgement by others.

Checklist to Determine if your Shyness is actually Social Anxiety

Select options below that affect you

Worrying excessively about doing or saying the wrong thing in front of others

Feeling nervous and embarrassed when meeting new or unfamiliar people

If you are being observed doing something by others, will you feel anxious?

Do you go out of your way to avoid social situations, with a fear of being subjected to humiliation and criticism?

If certain social situations are unavoidable, do you endure the situation but become extremely anxious and distressed?

Your worrying or anxiety in social situations is negatively affecting your relationships, work and your day-to-day living

You experience trembling, nausea, perspire excessively, blushing, or stammer during social situations

If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, contact crisis support services such as Lifeline (13 11 14), the Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) or the NSW Mental Health Line (1800 011 511).

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