[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"content-seo:socialPhobia":3},{"description":4,"seo":5,"faq":8},"Do you tense up before speaking in a group, going to a gathering or calling a stranger, and worry about being watched or judged? This social anxiety self-check uses 18 questions written by Giggleus to look at how much fear and avoidance of social situations weighs on you. Each answer scores 0 to 4, for a total of 0 to 72.\n\nYour result falls into one of four levels (At ease, Mild nerves, Moderate social anxiety or High social anxiety) with a few small steps to try. Unlike a general anxiety test, it focuses only on social situations. It takes about two minutes, and your answers stay on your device.\n\nIt isn't the LSAS, SPIN or any other validated scale, and it can't diagnose social anxiety disorder (social phobia). If fear of social situations is making daily life hard, talk to a doctor or mental-health professional.",{"ogTitle":6,"ogDescription":7},"Social Anxiety Test | 18-Question Self-Check - Giggleus","😰 Dread being watched or judged? 18 quick questions give you a social anxiety score out of 72 and one of four levels, with small steps to try. Not a diagnosis.",[9,12,15],{"question":10,"answer":11},"How is the social anxiety self-check scored?","You rate 18 statements written by Giggleus (not a validated scale) from 'Not at all' (0) to 'Extremely' (4), for a total of 0 to 72. 0–11 is At ease, 12–23 Mild nerves, 24–39 Moderate social anxiety and 40–72 High social anxiety.",{"question":13,"answer":14},"Does a high score mean I have social anxiety disorder?","No. The test only reflects how much fear and avoidance you feel in social situations; it isn't the LSAS or SPIN and can't diagnose social anxiety disorder. Only an assessment by a qualified clinician can do that.",{"question":16,"answer":17},"What should I do if my score is high?","Social anxiety often improves with therapy or treatment, so consider talking to a doctor or mental-health professional, especially if avoiding people is affecting school, work or daily life. In the US you can call or text 988, and findahelpline.com lists free helplines in other countries."]