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Does it sound like I have social anxiety?
I've always been shy, but lately I'm starting to wonder if this is more than just being shy. Every time I'm out of the house I never make eye contact with anyone, if I'm talking to someone my voice would never go above a whisper. I feel so awkward and out of place when dealing with other people and would always second guess my words before I actually say them. And I'd get small panic attacks when I know I'll have to be around other people.
The reason why I doubt I have social anxiety is because I'm pretty normal around family. I can talk easily to them and am usually being just me, but the moment I meet new people I get quiet and try to blend into the background. I figured I was just a shy person.
Does this sound like I have social anxiety? Please and thank you for answering.
2 Answers
- 6 years ago
Do you struggle to talk on the phone? or go shopping? can you actually go up to the counter and pay for something? If you struggle really badly with simple things like that then yes you probably have social anxiety. People with social anxiety can get along fine with there family but if put against new situations its terrifying for them.
