Hi
I am curious what other peoples experience is. Do you admit the AvPD to other people? I finally accepted the dx. But I am not admitting it to people. I feel very ashamed. I did admit it to one person. She dropped me pretty quickly. I have not heard back from her since, even though I have left messages. I finally know I fulfilled the "benefit of a doubt" and stopped contact.

Some people are glad to find out they are avoidant. It helps them to know why they are the way they are. But I am just so ashamed. Perhaps thats because I come from a family and background of such high functioning people. Feels like its just another thing to hide now. Another secret to keep. Another thing that makes me different. Just my thoughts. Would be curious what others think or feel