How do you find out for sure if you actually have social anxiety?

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>>38902311

> Stumble over words and/or mumble often
> Would rather stay inside
> Afraid to socialize
> Gets anxious if someone walks up to talk to you
> Worry you may offend someone
> Social awkwardness

>>38902311
>Social anxiety is the fear of being judged and evaluated negatively by other people, leading to feelings of inadequacy, inferiority, embarrassment, humiliation, and depression

This is why I hate "psychiatrist" because they give the illusion that you need someone to diagnose you for everything. If you fit that description consistently then yes you have social anxiety, you don't need a fucking "doctor" to tell you that. You also don't need a doctor to tell you how bad you suffer from social anxiety as only you can know that.

>>38902387
I am unfortunately all of these. Not OP btw

>>38902311
Go see a therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist

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>>38902387
> Stumble over words and/or mumble often
Only when talking to someone who isn't a close family member

> Would rather stay inside
Absolutely

> Afraid to socialize
Absofuckinglutely

> Gets anxious if someone walks up to talk to you

> Worry you may offend someone
All the time

> Social awkwardness
You bet

Pic related is me remembering an awkward social encounter

>>38902518
>>38902387

>so retarded I forgot to answer the 4th question

This may surprise you, but the answer is yes