hmmmmm.... that is something to think about.

There was a period of about 3-4 years in my childhood where I rarely talked(people would ask my mom if I EVER said anything) and I struggle with Avoidant Personality issues. I've told my T. that sometimes it feels as if my social skills didn't get developed as well as most people.

I worry so much about not say the right thing to someone, that I end up usually not saying anything at all and then I feel bad, as I figure they must think I don't care when in reality I do care very much-- just too fearful to speak up.

And if I do say something and it's the wrong thing... then I spiral into deep withdraw and isolation, as the very thing I feared has happened.

Wish there was more research on personality disorders-- would be nice to better understand it all.

EV-

mandy