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	Social Anxiety / Social Phobia Test

Social Anxiety / Social Phobia is an intense, recurrent, obsessive preoccupation with the possibility of being negatively evaluated in social situations. Individuals with Social Anxiety / Social Phobia frequently obsess about being viewed as awkward, incompetent, inadequate, or socially inept. As a result, those with Social Anxiety / Social Phobia often avoid social situations in which they anticipate the possibility of being negatively evaluated. The OCD Center of Los Angeles offers the following brief questionnaire in an effort to help you get a better idea of whether or not you are exhibiting signs of Social Anxiety /Social Phobia. Simply check those items that apply to you, and email it to us using the simple form below. While this questionnaire is not meant to replace a thorough evaluation, it may help in identifying traits of Social Anxiety / Social Phobia.
1.	I often feel very insecure, anxious, or uncomfortable in social situations.
2.	I am often afraid I will appear foolish, stupid, or socially inept.
3.	I often worry that I will say or do something wrong or inappropriate, or that I will commit some sort of social error.
4.	I am often afraid others will notice my shortcomings, or find fault with me, or form an unfavorable opinion of me.
5.	I become upset, anxious, and/or depressed when I think someone disapproves of me.
6.	It is very difficult for me to initiate a conversation or approach others having a conversation.
7.	I become anxious when others ask me personal questions or if I am the center of attention.
8.	When I am talking to someone, I am often distracted by wondering what they are thinking of me.
9.	I often believe others are thinking negative thoughts about me in social situations.
10.	I often believe others are discussing me or commenting on me in social situations.
11.	I worry excessively about my physical appearance in social situations.
12.	I sometimes don’t go to work or school because I am too socially uncomfortable.
13.	I chose my job partly because it would require minimal social interaction.
14.	I avoid looking for new work for fear of being negatively evaluated.
15.	I avoid speaking to co-workers or superiors for fear of being negatively evaluated.
16.	I avoid speaking to “important people” or people with strong personalities for fear of being negatively evaluated.
17.	I avoid speaking in class, at work meetings, or in group discussions for fear of being negatively evaluated.
18.	I avoid speaking to strangers, store clerks, waiters, etc. for fear of being negatively evaluated.
19.	I avoid pubic speaking for fear of being negatively evaluated.
20.	I avoid dating due to my fear of being negatively evaluated.
21.	I often avoid social engagements, parties, weddings, conferences, etc., and/or leave these events early due to my social discomfort.
22.	I avoid eating, drinking, reading, or using a telephone in public, or using public restrooms.
23.	I am often afraid that people will notice that I am blushing, sweating, trembling, or showing other signs of anxiety.
24.	My concerns about social evaluation are interfering with my relationships and/or with my academic or professional functioning.
25. I am most uncomfortable in the following social situations:

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If you would like more information regarding Social Anxiety / Social Phobia, or would like to discuss treatment options at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, you can call us at (310) 824-5200, or click here to email us.

This questionnaire was developed partly on the basis of clinical experience of staff therapists at the OCD Center of Los Angeles, and partly as an adaptation of various pre-existing psychometric measures, including the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) and the Henderson/Zimbardo Shyness Questionnaire. Please note that the above test is not meant to replace a complete and thorough evaluation by a licensed Cognitive-Behavioral therapist or other qualified mental health professional. Some individuals may benefit from medication, and may therefore benefit from a psychiatric evaluation. Likewise, a psychiatric assessment may be necessary to differentiate between Social Anxiety / Social Phobia and other psychological conditions. If an evaluation is indicated, the OCD Center of Los Angeles can refer you to a qualified psychiatrist in our area. Furthermore, it is imperative to make the distinction between Social Anxiety / Social Phobia and other medical conditions. For this reason, in some cases, a medical examination may be necessary.

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