I think I may have social phobia?

Question

I'm positive I have social phobia. When I go out I have to look my best or I'm afraid I may see someone and they will judge me negatively. I've always got to keep my reputation up. I sometimes put on a fake personality when I'm in a real anxious situation. I'm constantly thinking. I'll be in a situation and think to do something, I just can't get my self to do because I might get judged. I feel like I'm always be looked at and evaluated. Lets just say I have most of the symptoms. But sometimes they seem to go away. Like I have this side of me where I feel more confident and the social phobia seems to be mild. I'm known as that hyper, random kid at school, but I'm constantly thinking though. Its like I put on a show. Idk if thats normal. Like on the internet or texting I can act just fine, but in person, ehhh. I usually spend forever trying to find something to wear because I always have the feeling I have to look a certain way so if I do see someone I can give off a certain vibe or look. So yeah, I know I typed a lot. Do you think I'm just shy or a social phobic? Any other opinions welcomed. hahaha Wow.

Oh and I'm taking Drama this year, so maybe that will help some?

Answer 1

You could try to focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses. You could also google a short piece called Desiderata. It might help you with these issues. Best wishes. UK

Answer 2

Hmmm...I don't see it much as Social Phobia i see it more as Self Conscious. You might just have low self esteem, because Social Phobia goes a little bit more to the extreme. You put on another face because you want to be accepted and you want to look your best to make your self feel better about yourself, you think people are talking about you or jugding you because your judging yourself. You have to learn to love yourself if you want this to go away.

Answer 3

No. You're head will explode and you will turn into a fire monster.