People with Stage Phobia have an excessive and persistent fear of speaking publicly, interacting with people and other situations where they have to perform. They know that their fear is not realistic, but are unable to control their anxiety. Such people are extremely sensitive to social situations where they believe they are being judged or evaluated.
Here is a chance to asses your shyness and stage fear.
Do you have an intense fear that you will do or say something that will embarrass you in front of other people?
Do you feel your mouth is dry or you are shaking while talking to others?
Do you sweat excessively or does your heart race when you are to speak publicly ?
Are you afraid of making mistakes in front of others?
Do you prefer to drop a class to avoid doing presentations?
Do you find yourself with no friends?
Are you always worried about something?
Do you fear public evaluation and interaction?
Do you believe that any strange situation can be harmful/ embarrassing for you?
If you have to perform in a class or a public platform you feel decreased appetite or any discomfort in stomach?
Does your fear of embarrassment keeps you away from speaking to people?
If you have to face a social situation event, do you worry about it for days or even weeks ahead of time?
Do you need others to help you while facing public situation?
Do you feel excessive embarrassment in social, evaluation or performance situations?
Do you avoid situations where you will be the center of attention or be forced to socialize with strangers?
Do you avoid eating, drinking, speaking, or using a public toilet in front of others?
Do you realize that your fear is excessive or unreasonable but feel unable to change how you feel?
Do you feel tense or restless in front of others?
Does public exposure worry you and almost always causes you to feel nervous?
Does your anxiety about certain social situations keep you away from having friendships or other relationships or any kind of social life?
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