I was diagnosed, but I can't for the life of me figure out why. I definitely agree with the diagnosis and strongly believe that I have it, but it doesn't make any sense how the psychologist knew I had it. I saw him once and most of the time I spent there, he made me do these weird puzzles and tests that had nothing to do with AvPD. I didn't mention a single symptom relating to AvPD and he didn't ask me any questions relating to AvPD yet at the end of our session he diagnosed me with it. I'd love to know how he came to the conclusion that i have it because it doesn't make any sense to me. I heard if selective mutism isn't treated (which is something I also was diagnosed with) people with it can develop AvPD so maybe that had something to do with it. That's the only thing I can think of.