Shyness and Social Anxiety
27Three Components of Social Anxiety Monitoring Form—Completed Sample
Place/Situation/TimeFear 
(0–100)Physical Feelings Anxiety-Provoking Thoughts Anxious Behaviors
At a party on Tuesday night; 
I said to Mike, “It’s been ages 
since I saw you last,” and he 
responded by reminding me 
that I just saw him last week!90 Heart racing, sweating, 
shaking, short of breathI can’t believe I said that! Mike must 
think I’m an idiot for forgetting that I 
just saw him. Maybe he thinks I don’t 
care enough to remember him. He must 
notice that I am a nervous wreck!Apologized to Mike about 5 times, and 
then went to the bathroom to get away 
from him. After about 10 minutes, I 
made an excuse and left the party.
Wednesday evening. Preparing 
for a brief  
presentation on Friday.70 Heart racing, muscle tightness I will lose my train of thought. People 
will think I am incompetent. I will lose 
my job if I blow this presentation.  
 Had two glasses of wine to calm down. 
Rehearsed my presentation about 20 
times. Asked a coworker to present with 
me.
Saturday afternoon. Walking 
through the mall.50 Feeling ﬂushed, palms are 
sweaty, heart is racingPeople are staring at me. They can tell 
I’m anxious. They are probably think -
ing I look funny or that I walk funny.  
 I avoided eye contact with other people. 
After about 5 minutes, left the mall, 
even though I hadn’t ﬁnished my 
shopping!