Do you replay conversations long after they've ended?
Most people feel awkward now and then. When worry about how you come across starts choosing what you say yes to, this free check helps you understand it and see what could help.
Does any of this sound like you?
- You rehearse a phone call before you make it, then go over it afterwards
- You stay quiet in meetings, even when you know the answer
- You worry people will notice you blushing, shaking or lost for words
Shyness or social anxiety?
Lots of people feel nervous meeting someone new or speaking up. Social anxiety is when worry about being judged is strong, lasts, and starts to decide what you do. This check is for adults.
Social anxiety can sit alongside autism or ADHD, and you're very welcome here. The check looks at worry about how you come across. CBT developed for social anxiety helps many people feel more at ease, and sessions include practising conversations with your therapist on video.
What you'll be asked
What do you worry about most?
- Being judged or thought badly of
- Saying something embarrassing
- People seeing me blush, shake or sweat
- Running out of things to say
- Being the centre of attention
- Going over it all afterwards
Which of these do you find hard, and how hard is each one?
- Asking a shop assistant for help
- Making a phone call to someone I don't know
- Eating or drinking where people can see me
- Small talk at work or with neighbours
- Speaking up in a meeting or class
- Walking into a room where people are already sitting
- A party or social event where I know only one person
- A date or a job interview
- Giving a presentation
Six quick questions about the last month
- How much does this affect your day-to-day life?
- How much do you avoid places, plans or situations because of it?
- How much does it affect your work, studies or caring for others?
- How much does it affect your social life, relationships or family?
- How much does it stop you doing things you want to do?
- How much distress do you feel when you think about a social situation you find hard?
What you get at the end
Your result and what it means for everyday life, plus a starting ladder built from your own answers: the steps, easiest first, a therapist would use to help you. It's saved to a free ReAnxiety account, so you can come back, retake the check and see what changes.
Common questions
- Is this a diagnosis?
- No. It is a free self-check to help you understand how much this affects your life. Only a qualified professional can assess you properly.
- Why do you ask for my email?
- Your results are saved to a free account, so you can come back to them, retake the check and see what has changed. You confirm your email with a code, then choose a password.
- Who can see my answers?
- You can. ReAnxiety keeps them to show you your results. Nothing is shared with a therapist unless you choose to send a request, and nothing is sold or used for advertising.