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Posted by Football on February 18, 2007, at 13:45:52
Hello! First post here.
I'm currently trying to determine if I have social anxiety or avoidant personality disorder. What are the differences between the two?
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.
>
> 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
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 18, 2007, at 14:30:42
In reply to Re: Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder. » Football, posted by Larry Hoover on February 18, 2007, at 14:01:43
Can you post the one for OCD? -I tried searching for it, but its not so straightforward. I think I have it. I always thought it was GAD, but my fears and worries are about being poisoned (which i guess is a form of contamination) so thats more OCD isn't it?
My hands are chapped because I wash them frequently and I refuse any lotions because I might poison myself with them (as illogical as that sounds).
Perhaps its more hypochrondria. Good grief. I always thought I was more of a pure depressive.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by dbc on February 18, 2007, at 14:31:10
In reply to Re: Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder. » Football, posted by Larry Hoover on February 18, 2007, at 14:01:43
http://www.socialanxietysupport.com/forum/index.php
Is the best rescource on the net for information on these disorders.
Theres been years of arguing on the differences between APD, social phobia, agoraphobia so you're not going to get a clear and concise answer. Personally, i tend to think they're all part of the same disorder just different stages of it.
Posted by Phillipa on February 18, 2007, at 17:16:10
In reply to Re: Social anxiety and avoidant personality disord, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 18, 2007, at 14:30:42
Merri that is definitely OCD. Two good med luvox and the TCA anafranil. Love Phillipa google OCD
Posted by willyee on February 18, 2007, at 18:33:45
In reply to Social anxiety and avoidant personality disorder., posted by Football on February 18, 2007, at 13:45:52
> Hello! First post here.
>
> I'm currently trying to determine if I have social anxiety or avoidant personality disorder. What are the differences between the two?If you want a lamons opinion,one whos been dealing with this crap for years,here goes,
I believe they are a two headed snake,almost one in the same.
For example i have many friends,so when im told "just go out,get out the house etc" what people dont understand is DUH this is a GOAL,NOT AN OPTION for me.
Now to be more direct,it usualy starts with social anxiety,can be as mild as simply feeling uncomforable to full blown shaking inside,this makes for poor company,or you feel that you are poor company,you simply want to seek the shelter of a SAFE ZONE where you wont feel this way.
Thus over time you simply become understandbly more and more avoidant and prefer to be in SAFE ZONES.
Do you notice you have a safe zone? a place,a room etc you always feel drawn to go to over being out and about?
Lots of times these disorders are catogorized by "professionals" who never felt it,and i really dont believe how many times u hear it from someone,you can ever truly understand the frustration of being lonly yet choosing to be alone.You have to live it to truly know the demon.
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 18, 2007, at 18:59:50
In reply to Re: Social anxiety and avoidant personality disord, posted by Meri-Tuuli on February 18, 2007, at 14:30:42
> Can you post the one for OCD? -I tried searching for it, but its not so straightforward.
Sure. Here's the DSM version:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-an05.htmlAnd, here's the ICD-10 (World Health Organization) version:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/icd/p22-an05.htmlAlso, there's OC Personality Disorder:
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-pe10.html
http://www.mentalhealth.com/icd/p22-pe10.html> I think I have it. I always thought it was GAD, but my fears and worries are about being poisoned (which i guess is a form of contamination) so thats more OCD isn't it?
It would count as an obsession, yes.
> My hands are chapped because I wash them frequently and I refuse any lotions because I might poison myself with them (as illogical as that sounds).
>
> Perhaps its more hypochrondria. Good grief. I always thought I was more of a pure depressive.
>
> Kind regards
>
> MeriI hope you use these ideas arising from the diagnostic criteria as thinking points. Have the thought to consider a criterion, but don't allow yourself to go into judgments about it. It is, or it is not. But, it is not bad.
Best,
Lar
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