46 (fear) + 44 (avoidance) = 90    (Sat Jun 27 2:25 2009)

I scored a 17. This is weird. I feel like I have the symptoms of social anxiety, but not nearly as severe as you guys describe it. I have 7 or 8 pretty close friends. I never ever have any trouble going out in public. When I read your testimonies, they seem so much more severe than what I have. Is there such a thing as minor social anxiety? Do I even have social anxiety? Then why do I have such trouble talking to strangers?   (Sun Jun 21 22:29 2009)

I got 113.55 of Fear and 58 of avoidance.
I think that it is something wrong with me.
I am afraid of being in the centre of attention.I like one boy in my school and I can't go to him and tell it to him because I am to shy. On the lessons I don't talk too much.Teachers tell me that I am very quiet and shy.
I am very nervous when i stand in the centre of classroom and have to refer something. It is too stressful for me
Also when i havo to phone sb or get call I am getting stressed.
It's not normal I think:(What do you think about it??What should I do with it??Do you have any ideas??   (Thu May 21 14:16 2009)

83 points...
but it is said that if you feel that sth is wrong then it means everything can still be all right   (Tue May 19 13:34 2009)

65 (fear) + 62 (avoidance) = 127
I'm only 17 :( i knew i was weird, i get panic attacks, i avoid nearly every social situation i can, im a reassurance junkie, i throw up all the time and i cry alot. my friends all hate me and its not fair because i dont deserve feeling like this im not a bad person :( im rather clever and want to go to uni but theres no way i will be able to do it, i cant go anywhere on my own.... can it be genetic because my dad got diagnosed with it too?   (Sun Apr 26 11:16 2009)

Anyway, I scored quite highly on this test 3-4 years ago and now I've scored 40. It's a little inaccurate as I would say between 40-60 depending on context/mood etc would make more sense. Wow, just caught myself being anal there XD. So my point is that you CAN improve. I had a few weeks of counseling, learned meditation, read a lot of self-help books, am LEARNING to be more positive in life, taken up running and finally I'm trying to do the things in life I am passionate about, though I am still looking, I am getting closer and closer to finding out what they are.

Take care guys and wish you all the best!   (Fri Apr 24 17:14 2009)

I scored 125. I'm 16. I knew there was something seriously wrong...:(   (Thu Apr 16 18:04 2009)

For those of you scoring highly on this test: If scoring so high on this test bothers you and is typical of how you actually live and feel and you want to change it, then please do consider seeing a mental health professional. If you're under 18, tell your parents, or a school counselor. You don't have to live in a world of fear and social unease.   (Thu Apr 16 9:43 2009)

great.. I only nearly 13 and I have 125 points. I hate going out of my house or looking out of a window or talking to people or teachers this really sucks and i have no friends... will this get even worse??   (Thu Apr 16 5:51 2009)

i scored pretty low too but i think if the questions were about fear of smelling badly i would have scored through the roof.i have intense anxiety about being around strangers because i worry that i stink.any area that is exposed to the public worries me.my breath.my soap,my clothing.it is so hard to live in such fear because i really don' leave the house if i can help it and when i do i would rather be beaten for hours on end than be anywhere that other people are   (Wed Apr 8 20:33 2009)

any help at all... from anyone... would be apretiated.
   (Wed Apr 8 16:51 2009)

im 17. i got over 100 and im still going to highschool with of course almost no freinds dont no what to do... seem weak if i tell any one i cant even talk to people.   (Wed Apr 8 16:11 2009)

A 73 is an improvement. I used to score in the 90's   (Fri Jan 9 12:23 2009)

Chat room is listed here - http://www.anxietyhelp.org/index.html   (Fri Dec 12 12:19 2008)

I can not find the chatroom. Where is it? Can someone help? Thanks!   (Thu Dec 11 17:57 2008)

i have a son, 15 yr old with social anxiety/depression, he is over weight which WAY does not help. public middle school, kids picked on him. brought him to psychologists and doctors got him diagnosed with social anxiety and depression. he is now in an alternative school through the county for kids with OCD,SAD,Emotional disorders, depression, etc. They have academic classes in the morning and therapy in the afternoon. Small classes, panic rooms with therapists in these rooms at all times if student needs. Also they will graduate with their high school diploma not an alternative one. The main problem I had getting him into this alternative school was with the public school district he attended. I later found out it cost the school district 35,000 a year to send a student to this alternative school offered through the county. Now I know why they gave me such a hard time. I got documentation from his doctors and threatened to get a lawyer when they finally allowed my son to attend. Go to your county and find these schools. They do not advertise them. You have to find them. I found my son's school through his therapist who use to work there before she went into private practice. Public schools especially middle and high are the worst place for kids with social anxiety even home study would be a wiser choice.   (Thu Dec 11 1:43 2008)

I got a 34! That's not even on the scale. Five years ago I probably would have been in the severe range. So that's just an encouragement to everyone to let you know that there is hope. You can overcome this. :)   (Sun Dec 7 1:00 2008)

i got 133...
i'm not suprised.
my dad still thinks i'm just being shy.
i can't get help anyway.
he doesn't want to pay.
   (Wed Dec 3 11:34 2008)

i answered honestly and my score was 112 its true i cant go anywhere public because of my anxiety im only 13 i am not going to school cause of it    (Mon Nov 24 20:10 2008)

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Isn't it hilarious that at an anxiety website, no one seems to ever be in the chat room? I've never used one and don't even know how, frankly, and I'd be nervous to try. Now is that anxiety or what? Is anyone out there trying cognitive behavioral therapy? How's it going? Also, I'd love anyone's input on helping my 11 year old son. He seems to have SAD as badly as me & only makes eye contact when it is pointed out to him. I don't want him to go through this as long as I have.   (Tue Nov 11 11:06 2008)

61 (fear) + 62 (avoidance) = 123 --- Ouch but im not surprised ...27 and im screwed Woot ! I avoid pretty much everyone including certain family members I find it very hard to even leave the home been going through this crap since i was a kid.........   (Fri Nov 7 8:24 2008)

I agree. Not much to pick from for treatment. I am not trying to offend anybody, just letting them know there is a price down the road for the pill. (You are just not at this destination yet.)    (Fri Oct 31 11:13 2008)

Wow! I've never tried Prozac, but have heard similar experiences. I've been on zoloft for almost 2 years now w/ no side effects and had been on paxil cr before that. The only issue I had there was weight gain, very annoying. Obviously, these aren't solutions for just anyone, but we've got to keep trying something, anything until we find what works for us. Yes, time & life experience help a lot.   (Wed Oct 29 10:10 2008)

Anti-depressants have lots of side effects and are not recommended using past 6 months. Then what? Have anyone out there gone through anti-depressant withdrawal? Not a pretty sight. I have been off Prozac (which is considered the easiest AD to withdraw from) for about 2 years now. Besides body aches, I cannot drive on freeways with out having panic attacks now. I NEVER had this problem before I even started taking Prozac. Driving use to relax me! Sooo be very careful before committing to AD's. Long term effects are devasting.   (Wed Oct 29 0:45 2008)

Or any kids out there-Get help anywhere you can-teacher, guidance counselor, neighbor, pediatrician. Show them test and results. I got 116, am 37, and have been dealing with this crap since childhood. I thought my situation was normal!! It doesn't have to be that way. I wish my mom had figured it out. Paxil CR & Zoloft helped A LOT!!! Like coming out of a tunnel you didn't event know you were in.    (Mon Oct 27 9:13 2008)

oupss.. i got worse..115 ;(   (Mon Oct 20 4:48 2008)

I am in my 40's now, have had anxiety my whole life. It get way better the older you get. School years were killer, they were the worst years of my life. Oral reports, forced to interact with strangers, etc. I tried alcohol in my 20's, I wasted 10 years of my life with anxiety hangovers. Then prozac in my 30's, helped with the blushing but too many side effects that I am still living with even after I stopped taking, (body aches), long term effects my doctor says they did not know about. You learn as the years go on to accept yourself and your anxiety. Do not be ashamed of yourself. Find a peaceful and comfortable life, surround yourself with gentle, understanding, caring people. It does not have to be alot of people, thats the key, quality not quanity. I hope this will help someone young from making the mistakes I made and not waste alot of time like I did.   (Wed Oct 15 17:30 2008)

115

You think my mom would believe me now that I seriously need help? =(   (Mon Oct 6 17:49 2008)

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[Dzisiaj 13:44] JA WAS PJERDOLĘ: od dziś nawet tu nie zajrzę, to forum nie jest godne żeby taka istota jak ja na nie nawet zaglądała, czuję do siebie obrzydzenie że na nim wogle "bywałem"!!
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My phobia exists not any more, I know not!   (Sat Oct 4 6:50 2008)

17 points, suckers.

I achieved 88 points. :(

If like do not mind, look at

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(Z dedykacja dla moich parszywych i poddanych mi wrogow)   (Sun Sep 14 7:50 2008)

79... i need help, i want help :(   (Mon Sep 8 15:47 2008)

damn my score was 141 :S:S:S:S
I'm only 16! I should go doctors to get help but I cant, I don't
go out anymore. Last time I went out was near enough a year
ago. Its too much for me when i step foot out my house.
   (Mon Sep 1 21:40 2008)

I got 78 which is quite worrying as I'm only 16. Does
anyone think this will get worse and my main problem
seems to be with strangers and interacting with them, what
should I do?   (Mon Sep 1 13:47 2008)

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...98. I want to change but I don't know how.   (Sun Aug 17 14:50 2008)

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Jelito i think you should be quiet and stop commenting on other peoples anxiety. Just because you are not at that level of anxiety does not mean you can criticize others.
do the questions say " do you fear people at sight?" no it does not.

I scored 117, and my social phobia greatly effects my day to day. I find it very difficult to go outside or talk to anyone that i do not already know. I get panic attacks daily. I avoid classes where i am forced to go in a group, to the point i almost fail because of it.

But as others have said it depends on the situation. I am able to talk to my family members, and sometimes certain people, which i have been able to make friends with.

   (Fri Jul 25 2:25 2008)

you can select 0, really   (Fri Jun 27 7:32 2008)

Situation Fear Avoidance   (Fri Jun 27 7:31 2008)

in my humble opinion you are taking that test wrong. human that has above 95 points in that test wouldnt go out of his own home, he would fear ppl at sight, he would fear what they would think about him... just pure paranoia... ask yourself do you really have much to do with VERY SERVE PHOBIA... i dont think so...
i think that you are not frank and check higher levels that have place in truth...   (Fri Jun 27 7:30 2008)

129 points. That's great...It's just ironic that I don't have a fear of anything but the acceptance of people. Well I feel more useless after taking this test. And whoever mentioned perfectionism relating to social phobia, I entirely agree.    (Wed Jun 25 20:04 2008)

68 points. I thought it would be worse than that. But, like some of you, mine is situational. I absolutely HATE talking on the phone and speaking to authority figures. For some of the other stuff, I can be okay.    (Sun Jun 22 19:53 2008)

119? Wow. What a coward.   (Wed Jun 18 20:13 2008)

79 points. Mine is highly situational though. Writing and presenting don't bother me because it is a big part of what I do professionally. But man.. talking to people I don't know or going to parties.. forget it.   (Sun Jun 8 0:11 2008)

115pts.

Kolejny polak ze zrytą psychiką.   (Wed May 21 1:58 2008)

118

I'm a complete waste.   (Wed May 14 23:10 2008)

score=44 I think symptoms of social phobia are changing when external cues interact.. for example mood,self-image and confidence in a particular time.In my situation im socially anxious when I feel im not perfect in physical appearance.I think social phobia is related with perfectionism. what is your opinion?   (Wed May 14 22:34 2008)