Avoidant personality disorder
Alternate Names : Personality disorder - avoidant
Symptoms & Signs
People with avoidant personality disorder are preoccupied with their own shortcomings. They form relationships with others only if they believe they will not be rejected. Loss and rejection are so painful that these people will choose to be lonely rather than risk trying to connect with others.
Diagnosis & Tests
A person with avoidant personality disorder may: - Be easily hurt by criticism or disapproval
- Hold back too much in intimate relationships
- Be reluctant to become involved with people
- Avoid activities or occupations that involve contact with others
- Be shy in social situations out of fear of doing something wrong
- Exaggerate potential difficulties
- Hold the view they are socially inept, inferior,or unappealing to other people
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