How many of you ACTUALLY have social anxiety, and are not just introverted or shy?

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I’m not really sure about mine. I hate being in a super crowded area and sometimes I can’t even order pizza because I feel like I’m going to mess up and it scares me. But at the same time, I don’t exactly have full-blown panic attacks just because I go to a store. I have a bit of anxiety (sometimes a lot) but for the most part it’s probably just my introverted shyness.

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I have it in certain situations and I am a very extroverted person - fun times!

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undiagnosed but symptoms i have aren’t normal, i was homeschooled for 6 years & i feel as if it caused me to be more scared of crowds/conversations/friends/school. trying to get better x

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Before my medication it was unbearable. I would get tunnel vision, my hands would sweat and shake, I would feel nauseous, and I wouldn't be able to think or talk. I would go out of my way to avoid places with a lot of people and I got to the point where I never wanted to leave me house. Then I tried so many different medications that didn't work and had terrible side effects and after a lot of trial and error I was put on a new one and it helped the most. I still didn't like being around people but I could tolerate it and go and do things. But unfortunately with my current pregnancy I am unable to take them and I can feel all those anxieties coming back. It is a huge burden on daily life.

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I’ve been diagnosed and I actually have it although you wouldn’t be able to tell. I act really confident and out going at parties and events but inside I am terrified! Alcohol helps at big events but only a drink or 2. I just kept putting myself out there until I’ve learnt to feel comfortable. And if I don’t vibe with certain people I keep mingling until I do vibe with someone, don’t stay near negative energy ✌️

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Introverted with general anxiety disorder 😂

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Sometimes (okay a lot) if I’m making an important phone call or text, I write it out (type it out in my note section of my phone actually) before sending/ calling. It takes me a little bit, with phone calls I’ll get nervous and struggle to remember what I was suppose to say so I need the note. With texting, it takes me a while to come up with a reply and on an iPhone or Snapchat I don’t want them seeing that it takes me that long😂😂😂

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My anxiety is kinda weird. I have to have a anxiety diagnosis to be prescribed Xanax. The diagnosis has flopped back and forth between gad and social anxiety disorder...now it's looking like situational anxiety disorder😅?? Idek😂. Ive been suspecting that I have an autoimmune disorder due to other symptoms but anxiety can definitely be a symptom as well which would explain all the flip flop of when I experience it and when I don't. 
Be out in public is hard during those times, Xanax only helps so much. I'm living with my mom right now and we go shopping together a lot so when I'm getting anxiety if I can't deal with it I just have to give her the groceries and tell her I have to leave NOW. She understands as she has gad. I've had so many panic attacks over the years that I've learned how to get out of them quicker (it's much easier said then done). 
I feel that there is a HUGE difference between being nervous, shy or stressed then being anxious. Obviously people without an anxiety disorder can feel actual anxiety from time to time. but if they are experiencing it enough to tell their friends that they have anxiety but no they don't have a diagnosis or don't need to see a doc to get help and or get meds...wtf??? Your just stressed or overwhelmed🙄
It's definitely a pet peeve of mine but I do try to tell people the difference because if they are experiencing it then they should seek help. 
So...please excuse all of the spelling errors...I typed this right after my dog woke me up in the middle of an amazing dream by jumping on me with her toy pig that's missing it's head...so you can imagine that I'm a little rattled and don't give a shit about spell checking🤷‍♀️...omg sorry this comment is so long...ADHD as well...never a dull moment😂

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When I first meet someone I get anxiety. It takes a while for me to be myself towards someone. If I talk its me blurting out random stuff, speaking too quickly, and feeling like im going to cry.

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I have the diagnosis social phobia and with it comes social anxiety for me 😅😩