Do I Have Social Anxiety? Free Self-Assessment Quiz
Social anxiety is more than shyness — it is a specific fear of being judged, humiliated, or rejected in social situations. This quiz helps you understand whether what you experience is typical social discomfort or a more persistent anxiety pattern.
⏱ Takes about 2 minutes · No sign-up required · Answer honestly — there are no right or wrong answers.
What You'll Learn
- Whether your social discomfort fits the profile of social anxiety
- Which social situations trigger your strongest anxiety response
- How your avoidance patterns are maintaining the anxiety
- Evidence-based first steps for reducing social anxiety with CBT
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between shyness and social anxiety?
- Shyness is a personality trait — a preference for smaller groups and more careful social engagement. Social anxiety is a fear response — it involves anticipatory dread, physical symptoms, and often avoidance that limits your life.
- Can social anxiety get better without therapy?
- Mild-to-moderate social anxiety can improve significantly with self-guided CBT techniques: challenging mind-reading thoughts, gradual exposure to feared situations, and reducing safety behaviours. Apps like MindLift can support this process between therapy sessions.
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