Does this sound like Social Anxiety Disorder?

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Does this sound like Social Anxiety Disorder?When I enter social situations, I'll feel confident and like I'm being myself. I don't hold back, and my mind is at ease. But, as soon as I realize that there's a remote possibility of me not being perfect (as in I don't say the right thing to make this person continue to like me), I either 1) continue to talk but talk less and feel a big drop in my confidence or 2) completely shut down. The second has been happening more lately, to the point where I'm limiting myself from approaching social situations. Plus, I'm feeling very depressed lately as a result.

Here's the thing though: There are so many times when I feel like "you know what, I don't need to feel afraid.. just don't consider the fact that it might not be perfect and you'll be fine!" Why is considering the fact that social situations might not be perfect enough to stop me from even trying?
Nope, I know I'm not shy. I've always been a talker, and used to have really close relationships. When I don't feel anxious, I have no problem talking. I think though that since I lost my close relationships, it may have triggered my behaviour now.

Raquel R
i dont think so. i think there would be more symptoms. i think maybe ur just pretty shy, cuz i kinda feel like that too sumtyms

McCall Evans
No, that is not enough to constitute a disorder. It is your personality which looks to be a bit OCD. But, at least you can talk without freaking out and becoming withdrawn or manic.

MeAgain
I think your answer is "why do you need to be perfect." There is a reason for you thinking like this. Were you ever embarrassed by something you did or something you saw someone do that was embarrassing?

You obviously are showing signs of perfectionism, what does this mean to you.

This doesn't sound like an anxiety disorder YET but, if you don't think these thoughts through and really come to grips that everyone messes up at some time or another, it could lead to social anxiety.

You said you "used to have really close relationships" what happened to them. You are right, this is what has triggered your behavior the answer is why.

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