Take this free online test to see if you have a Social Anxiety Disorder. The quiz is based on the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), The Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (L-SAS), and my knowledge having experienced the disorder.

I was “undiagnosed” for 7 years. This stopped me getting help and helping myself. I lived believing I was broken, but it turns out you can turn your life around once you know the problem. I hope the test and resources provide guidance to help you.

Here are three notes about the test. Your results are 100% confidential and never stored. The quiz is not intended to replace a one-on-one professional diagnosis. Respond to each question by picking the answer you think is most accurate. Get started with 16 simple questions below!

1. Do you avoid phone calls because you feel uncomfortable?
No
Mostly to people I don't know
Yes, to people I know and don't know

2. You drop your cup of drink while walking in a shopping centre. You:
Worry people nearby think your clumbsy and feel a little embarrassment
Feel really embarrassed then think about the accident for days
Giggle at yourself then get a nearby shop owner to get a cleaner

3. You've been invited by a good friend to his party. You reply:
"Sweet, I'll be there."
"Might see you there."
"Might see you there" as you think about how to get out of it.

4. You've been asked to make a speech at family member's wedding. You:
Worry then relunctantly agree after the groom tells you how much it means for him if you give a speech
Happily agree when the groom tells you how much it means for him if you give a speech
Must avoid it because you hate giving a speech.

5. You purchased a camera case that is too small for your camera so you want a refund you're entitled to. You:
Get the refund and don't feel guilty
Feel bad and convince yourself to get a refund because you can
Don't get a refund because you don't have to deal with the situation

6. You're single and meet a cute member of the opposite sex after a friend introduced the two of you.
You feel a little nervous only breaking eye contact occassionally
You look the person in the eye like most people do when talking
You feel uncomfortable looking the cutie in the eye

7. You arrive home from a party. You:
Go to bed. Just another party you've been to
Worry about something you said and what you didn't do
Feel proud for having gone

8. You're at a restaurant and need to go to the toilet. You walk in the restroom, all the toilets are being used, and two people are waiting infront of you.
You wouldn't even be in that scenario. You'd just go to the toilet at home
You get to the queue then make a comment to someone in front and wait
You quietly wait in queue

9. When in a group of people, you:
Say what you want
Blend in and say what you can
Only speak when spoken to

10. Do you worry about coming on too strong to people you like?
No
Happens every month
Happens rarely

11. Do you withdraw from chances to talk with people?
Withdraw only when you have to
Yes, more than you can count each month
Sometimes, it depends on the circumstance

12. An unimportant presentation you're attending has started, everyone appears seated, and you're late. What do you do?
Feel embarrassed for being late then find a seat
You do not feel embarrassed and find a seat
Walk out then think of a plan to get a seat if you ever decide to take a seat

13. You are a blusher. How much do you agree with this statement?
Disagree. Not a blusher
A little
Totally

14. A stranger you're in a group with makes a racist comment that hurts another in the group. How do you respond?
You change the subject then comfort the hurt person after
You call out the person on their racist comment and ask for an apology
"Respond? Ha." You keep quiet

15. What experience is most accurate for you at having to talk with people you don't know?
You haven't had a shortness of breathe, a pounding heart, and sweat
You had a shortness of breathe, a pounding heart, and sweat in the past month
You had either a shortness of breathe, a pounding heart, or sweat in the past month

16. How do you feel having nearly completed this test?
Can't wait to see your results
Curious to see if you have a social anxiety disorder
Afraid of what you'll discover

What to do Next

Once you’ve done the social Anxiety Disorder test above, continue with these three pointers:

1. If the test suggested you have social anxiety or a social anxiety disorder, watch this free video and read this article about the only cure to social anxiety.
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