Yes. I don't do anything extra for myself if it means that I have to deal with people I don't know. I also realized how I often stim when I go out even with someone I know, even if I consciously don't feel anxious.

Yes. And every single time I'm happy that i went anyway or was around other people.

Kind of
I'm very introverted
Being social for longer than a few minutes or being around alot of people in general zaps my energy

i did in the past but i’ve gotten better over time since i deal with customers/strangers at work daily.

Not exactly

never when I'm alone. Never. Or also, with a partner. ONE partner.

Not at all

Yes

Yes