Avoidant personality disorder, anyone?

[nikitarosine]

Hi, guys.

Is there anyone else who this fits?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001936/

If there is, how do you deal with it?

[yvonne_uk_98]

Hi, guys.

Is there anyone else who this fits?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001936/

If there is, how do you deal with it?

HI Nikitarosin,

this fits, though I have been able too overcome some of it, though I still do some things. in the list. I took one from the list and worked on it, took a long time. though I was able too over come some of it, but still got some that are on that list.

it's only trial and error.

[kashameets]

Try reading this :) http://www.avoidantpersonality.com/yahoogroupfiles/ExtensiveExplanation2AvPD.htm
I have a hubby but i avoided any relationships for over 12 years so you can be married but still have apd :)

[sunset30]

Hi, guys.

Is there anyone else who this fits?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001936/

If there is, how do you deal with it?


I got to say after reading some of the list this sounds very similar to myself. Being hurt or rejected is a massive thing for me. I think that came from rejection of my dad at a young age. I find it so difficult at times to deal with people especially if they appear to be in my mind above me in the socail accepted sense and i can get very shy. But i do have Anxiety disorder and depression. I have nticed over the years i have become more and more isolated as a person and can not deal with even having many friends even though i want to at times, its a protection mechanisum.
I have got t the point where i dont like people very much.

I wonder if is my anxiety or the disorder you have mentioned.:blush:

[JoeCallister]

www.theamericanmonk.com (http://www.theamericanmonk.com) Realy try this the techniques realy work. my problems have subsided. :)

[ShaLou]

Hi,I hadn't heard of this before now but can relate to all of the list.
I've been single for 15 years after a bad break up. No relationship since and I life alone, although work full time.
I've have a very poor image of myself and have 'trained' myself to avoid mirrors or anything with a reflection. Its unbearable for me to look at myself in a mirror. I dry and style my hair without a mirror, if I put on make up then it's using a mirror about 3cm square.
Shopping is a nightmare and socialising is just not an option for me. I no longer have the confidence.

I'm hoping to get some support on here!

Take care

[On The Outside]

I've been avoidant for most of my adult life. I have too many issues and usually when I try to break out of my comfort zone and try something new, evcerything goes wrong for me and I regret trying.