So I'm new to the site not even sure if I'm allowed to post anywhere other than the introduction part but I saw someone else do it so maybe its ok sorry if I'm not supposed to. I didn't mean to do anything wrong anyways I am pretty sure I have Avoidant Personality disorder I have looked on several sites for descriptions about this disorder. I have seen the Mayo Clinic and Wikipedia etc. I have every single symptom to the constant worrying about going out to the creation of a fantasy type world inside my head as a way of escaping. I rarely leave my house and when I do it is usually just to go to the library or to visit family. I have never been diagnosed with this because well I would have to leave my house to visit therapist and I'm terrified of being institutionized which I believe will happen if I see therapist. I have taken a lot of online tests all of which say I have extremely high risk of having Avoidant Personality disorder. I was just wondering what the difference is between Avoidant Personality disorder And Social phobia or Anxiety disorder.