Most of us know that familiar fear to some degree. The sensation that everyone in the room is turning to judge you. And if not...well, good for you. But if so, this list is for you.

1. "I'm sweating. Can they see that I'm sweating?"

And, of course, the fear leads to more of the aforementioned sweating.

2. "That person is staring at me."

In reality, that stranger could not give one rat's behind less, they're just trying to see the cereal on the shelf behind you at Walmart.

3. "Please don't talk to me."

Shoutout to acquaintances who pretend not to know me in public. You the real MVP.

4. Talking to sales clerks is the actual worst.

5. And you can't forget about phone calls.

If it was really important they'd just text you, right?

6. "Who agreed to come to this party? Oh yeah, me..."

I generally go through the full 5 Stages of Grief after agreeing to a social event, finally get dressed up and go, and...instant regret.

7. "Talking to strangers? Yeah, no."

8. Old people, babies, and pets are your best friends.

"Yeah, uh, I'm just gonna sit over there and talk to your grandma the whole time. Maybe pet your cat. But that's about it."

9. Flirting? Forget about it.

10. Some "normal" experiences take practice.

11. When your professor asks a question then makes eye contact.

12. It's hard to make and keep friends.

Talking to someone new is one thing. Continuing to initiate and maintain friendships is a whole other things.

13. Which makes you appreciate your true friends even more.

The best friends know not to take silence or a cancellation too personally. And sometimes their silent presence is the best comfort you could ask for.

14. "Netflix and chill" is your ideal date.

No, I don't mean "Netflix and chill (winky face)." I mean Netlfix. Cozy blankets. Preferably mexican food. No strangers, no socializing, just comfort.

15. "Am I blushing?"

You know what really helps when someone is nervous-blushing? Shouting "oh my god your face is so red!"

16. When strangers compliment you.

It's a lovely thought, but I really can't comprehend what motivates a person to speak to a stranger.

17. Attempting to socialize.

18. When your partner starts getting a tad tired with your antics.

"Hello, I'm calling to cancel our plans due to who I am as a person."

19. "Did I just say that out loud?"

Cue the 17 hours of reevaluating every conversation you ever had.

20. "WOW I look good, everyone will have their eyes on me! Oh no...everyone will heave their eyes on me!"

21. "Do they know what they're getting into with me?"

22. "Why do people have to talk so much?"

Let's all just pipe down and take a breather.

23. You need about 24 hours to decompress after socializing.

Time to sleep off all this human contact.

24. When your friends want you to meet their new friends.

People you know...who I do not know...sounds like a blast.

25. "I just made it through an entire social event!"

It's okay to celebrate the small victories.