if you find it's really holding you back and interfering with your everyday life/relationships, then you might have it and you should seek help. Many people are shy, however, their shyness does not control their lives. I have social anxiety and it's really frustrating to try to explain to people that this isn't just normal shyness that everyone experiences from time to time. It's kind of ruined my youth, somewhat, especially in my teenage years. I missed out on a lot. I mean, I like my solitude more than the average person, but not to this extreme.