Self-consciousness

Hyper-awareness of how others see you.

Family Self-conscious
Valence negative
Arousal moderate activation
Intensity Gentle
Opposite Unselfconsciousness

Hyper-awareness of how others see you. The body holds this signal first, often before the mind has named what is happening.

Where self-consciousness lives in the body

Face
Heat, flush, expression building
Moderate
Head
Pressure, fullness, mental load
Moderate
Chest
A faint pull
Quiet

Related emotions

EmbarrassmentSelf-conscious familySelf-doubtSelf-conscious familyUnselfconsciousnessThe opposite
A note on this entry: The data on this page (definition, body sensations, valence, arousal, related emotions) reflects a structured reference for self-consciousness. A full long-form entry is being added gradually. If you have research, a translation, or a body-mapping correction to suggest, please get in touch.