For people with social anxiety, coexisting disorders are common. In fact, some studies show that up to 58 percent of individuals with social anxiety disorder have at least one additional disorder, the most common being another anxiety disorder, depression, or substance abuse.

These self-assessment questions, although not a substitute for talking with your doctor or mental health professional, will give you an idea of what other problems may be impeding your progress.

Are you painfully shy?

Do you have social anxiety disorder?

Does your child have social anxiety disorder?

Do you have panic disorder?

Do you have agoraphobia?

Do you have generalized anxiety disorder?

Do you have obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Do you have post-traumatic stress disorder?

Do you have problems with substance abuse?

The self-assessment questions are based on The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders – Fourth Edition.  In Painfully Shy, we offer suggestions on how to deal with your situation.