Posted by Theresa Pye on June 13, 2000, at 6:56:20
In reply to Re: Avoidant personality disorder, posted by AndrewB on June 13, 2000, at 2:58:38
I have Avoidant personality disorder too. I don't have any real social anxiety problems, I go in public, go to school, etc. I just tend to to try to avoid certain situations. For example conflict or confrontation with other people. I do tend to be more withdrawn though, and often would prefer no contact with anyone outside of my family.
Theresa
> > Hi all: I was just wondering if avoidant personality disorder is just a symptom of anxiety/depression or if it is a disorder in it's own right?
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> It is a disorder in its own right. It is closely associated with social phobia. However it is generally considered more severe, that is, the avoidant pers. has little social functioning, very withdrawn.
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