Social anxiety disorder ranks as the third most common psychological condition. You can assess your own situation using the following questionnaire:
Scoring Method:
Each question offers four response options: 1. Never or rarely true; 2. Sometimes true; 3. Often true; 4. Always true. Circle the corresponding number in the table below based on your experience. This number represents your score for each question.
Add up the scores from all questions to obtain your final total.Add up all your scores to get your final total.
1. Gatherings and social events make me anxious. (1234)
2. I often avoid talking to people I don't know. (1234)
3. I dread speaking in front of important figures. (1234)
4. Blushing in front of others makes me uncomfortable.(1234)
5. I dislike being the subject of others' discussions. (1234)
6. I avoid any situation where I am the center of attention. (1234)
7. I fear public speaking. (1234)
8. Seeing strangers makes me involuntarily tremble and feel anxious. (1234)
9.I dream about embarrassing myself while talking to others. (1234)
10. I cannot perform tasks under others' scrutiny. (1234)
Results:
(Below 10 points) Rest assured, you do not have social anxiety disorder.
(11–24 points) You exhibit mild symptoms; continued progression may lead to complications.(25–35 points) You may be on the verge of moderate social anxiety disorder. If possible, seek further consultation at a hospital or counseling center. (36–40 points) Unfortunately, you appear to have severe social anxiety disorder. Seek help from a psychologist or therapist immediately to overcome this challenge.