The effects of avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can interfere with one’s ability to form healthy relationships. Although many individuals with AVPD prefer to be alone, the effects of the condition can still feel isolating. AVPD is commonly linked with co-occurring… Read More ›
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Challenging Yourself While Treating Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant personality disorder can make most activities and interactions extremely difficult. While receiving treatment is already a challenge, it takes more courage to continue challenging yourself in your daily life. This includes pushing yourself to attend social gatherings, make conversation,… Read More ›
The Difference Between Avoidant Personality Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder
As the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) explains, personality disorders represent, “…an enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual’s culture.” The symptoms associated with personality disorders can cause a lot… Read More ›
Avoidant Personality Disorder: Mind Reading Only Fuels the Fire
It’s estimated that around 30.8 million adults in the United States have a personality disorder, and avoidant personality disorder (APD) is one that centers around a fear of criticism and rejection. For many people with this disorder, social situations can… Read More ›
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
“Avoidants themselves, unaware that they have a problem, continue to annoy, frustrate, and hurt themselves and the others in their lives. Some avoidants are isolated individuals who, unmindful of the pathological nature of their avoidance, cite, and live by, its… Read More ›
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