Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by extreme social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. People with this condition desperately want social connection but avoid it due to fear of rejection and criticism. They may appear shy and timid and tend to avoid new activities or meeting new people. Long-term psychotherapy can help build confidence and social skills.

⚠️Symptoms

• Avoidance of social activities due to fear of criticism or rejection
• Unwillingness to get involved unless certain of being liked
• Restrained in intimate relationships due to fear of shame
• Feelings of inadequacy and social inhibition
• Hypersensitivity to negative evaluation

🔍Causes

• Childhood rejection, criticism, or ridicule
• Genetic predisposition to anxiety
• Temperamental shyness

💊Treatment Options

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Psychodynamic therapy
• Social skills training
• Anti-anxiety or antidepressant medication