Self-Assessment Quiz: Are You Painfully Shy?

Painfully Shy: Resources and Counseling Services

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Shyness Self-Assessment Quiz:

Are You Painfully Shy?

Yes	No	Do you feel shy and self-conscious in social situations?
Yes	No	Are you plagued with self-doubts about how you come across to others?
Yes	No	Do you feel physically sick with worry about certain situations that involve interacting with others?
Yes	No	Do you make excuses or even lie to avoid the social situations you dread?
Yes	No	Do you make important decisions based on whether you’ll have to participate in groups or speak in front of others?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Millions of people experience social anxiety or painful shyness to such a degree that it disrupts their daily lives. In fact, as many as one out of every eight Americans will at some point suffer from what’s called social anxiety disorder, or social phobia.

Social anxiety disorder is a real problem. But fortunately, it’s also one that can be overcome.

Painfully Shy, by Barbara and Gregory Markway, psychologists and experts in the field, is an easy-to-read and inspiring book that can coach you every step of the way. You’ll learn how social anxiety disorder develops, how it affects all aspects of your life, and, more important, how to chart your course to recovery.

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