I think this is a question ultra darkness. My psychiatrist gave me the diagnostic manual and told me to read about Avoidant Personality Disorder. Then when I was finished she said that's what describes you.

I'm not sure this describes me that well, I would say I can have social anxiety at times but from what I've read it effects one percent of the population. I know a lot of people who are more nervous than me in a social situation. Another thing, I don't avoid company, I don't withdraw from intimacy, I wouldn't turn down a job or promotion. The traits I would say affect my life in an adverse way are those linked to Histrionics. The delayed gratification and starting projects with great enthusiasm only to get severely bored. I would say that although I don't think I would strike someone who would be immediately associated with Histrionic behaviour, I think people involved in MH will see it more as they get to know me.