Buzz·Posted on Jan 8, 201427 Signs You Suffer From Shy Girl SyndromeI'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her — but I'm really shy and I'll probably just text you so don't hate me OK PLEASE.by Autumn JonesBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail You may or may not be aware, there's a condition that's sweeping the nation. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF SGS (Shy Girl Syndrome) affects an estimated 40% of the female population. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Here's how you find out if you're one of them. 1. When you were younger, hearing the teacher say "Partner up" made you feel like this... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. Being asked to go into the staff room = major freak-out. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. All the other girls in school did TLC dance routines at school recitals. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF You weren't brave enough (even though you knew some bitchin' choreography). Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. In class you knew the answer but were far too scared to say anything. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. In fact, your quietness had a few people thinking you were a mute. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. When you did suddenly speak it made people feel uneasy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Now you're older you speak up but it's more of a mumble than actual words. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. People always ask you to repeat yourself. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. After they've asked you for the third time you give up and walk away. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. A girl with SGS has one mortal enemy: the phone. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. When your crush calls you pick up — but it's SO HARD to keep your cool. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Even when making a doctor's appointment, phone fear makes you sound like a pubescent boy. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Facebook = difficult territory. You spend HOURS trying to figure out if it's appropriate to send a friend request. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. When you got a new job you took to Facebook to write a happy status about it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. And then quickly deleted it out of fear of being "too much." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. When someone annoys you, you get REALLY angry. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF In your head. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. Telling someone how you feel in general is pretty freakin' difficult. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. You often send people songs, hoping they get the subliminal messages. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. When you see someone you know in public you have a big debate with yourself about approaching them. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. In the end you decide to stare at them. Hoping you can make them turn around with your mind. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. When you're in a group situation and someone suddenly asks you a question your brain turns to mush. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. You end up saying something that makes NO sense. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And everyone's like... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 23. Going to the shop can be a pretty terrifying ordeal. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 24. When you don't find what you need you purchase something anyway because the cashier is totally judging you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 25. Buying tampons makes you break out in a sweat. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 26. Trying on clothes is a big-time nightmare — especially when there's no private mirror. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 27. You have to venture out of your cubicle and check yourself out in front of hordes of other women. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF If you exhibit any of these signs you most definitely have SGS. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But you'll be OK. Take it easy, deep breaths and get plenty of rest. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And embrace your SGS. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF