As someone with a moderate form of social anxiety, this resonates strongly with me - in both a humorous and a serious context. It's not paralyzing (I am quite outgoing around friends and family - my familiars), but around strangers and even acquaintances... It's difficult to function optimally.
I am a veterinary student, and, because I received high marks on a test, the professor wanted me to do a demonstration in front of the class (~120 students)... It was like their eyes were boring into me, and you genuinely feel 'ugly' and insecure. Needless to say, the demonstration was successful in the end, though I made two mistakes because I was thinking too much.
I don't know if i have social anxiety nor am i saying i do. But i find it hard to order food without stuttering or getting generally weird. Like when i go into hot topic and look at the buttons i feel like people are watching and thinking I'm stealing something.
I am a veterinary student, and, because I received high marks on a test, the professor wanted me to do a demonstration in front of the class (~120 students)... It was like their eyes were boring into me, and you genuinely feel 'ugly' and insecure. Needless to say, the demonstration was successful in the end, though I made two mistakes because I was thinking too much.
I feel this post on a spiritual level