Social anxiety feels like you can’t relax or be at ease with other people, especially new people. You may feel uncomfortable and on edge, like you can’t put your guard down. You may worry you are going to embarrass yourself, others may notice you and they may judge you, talk about you, make fun of you, or decide they don’t want to be near you. This fear may be so overwhelming that you fear going out, talking to people, or doing simple activities like standing in line to pay may feel overwhelming.