Posted by Larry Hoover on February 18, 2007, at 14:01:43
In reply to Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder., posted by Football on February 18, 2007, at 13:45:52
> Hello! First post here.
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> I'm currently trying to determine if I have social anxiety or avoidant personality disorder. What are the differences between the two?One of the best starting points is to read the diagnostic criteria, and try the different aspects on for fit. These are the American (DSM) criteria.
Social Phobia:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-an03.htmlAvoidant Personality:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-pe08.htmlGeneralized Anxiety Disorder:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-an07.htmlBest,
Lar
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