Social anxiety can seem obvious to some but it can be tricky for those dealing with it. Often, it may be hard to recognize that you have social anxiety because what you consider normal may actually be the sign of an issue.
For example, many with social anxiety will experience extreme nervousness or fear around being social and they may ultimately find methods to avoid social situations that seem natural or normal. Perhaps they mask the disorder with “shyness” or other types of safety habits. Another way to recognize that you may be facing social anxiety is to take time to consider if it is impacting your life in work, school, relationships or other ways. This is usually a telltale sign of an anxiety disorder.