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[|Human|] How do I know if I have social anxiety for sure? I am 16 years old and I am scared to go anywhere in public!I always start sweating when I am anxious and panicking And if I am in a busy shop I just walk out and leave. I avoid social situations such as family meet ups and at school, I feel embarrassed to talk in front of anyone as I fear I will make a fool of myself. I haven t got many friends but that s because I find it hard talking to people and giving them eye contact. I haven t told anyone that I think I have it and I am really scared of how to tell them
[|AI|]  Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. From the description, I can conclude that you have social anxiety, of course. But how much deep-seated it is, need to be found out. For that you may have to meet a clinical psychologist who will administer a psychometric assessment. Then we have Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exclusively charted for social anxiety, which can be administered on you. The CBT is very effective for social anxiety and the success rate is almost 95%. You can post a direct question in this portal with all your details, then I shall prescribe some CBT methods and exercises, which I am sure that you will be cured. Practicing CBT methods are also easy. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.