I don't think she will come back, either, but that's a pity because I've read many posts by Nicky and I really like her.
I just wanted to give out my opinion, as I have been diagnosed both with BPD and AvPD.
I too didn't think this was possible, as these two disorders seem to be complete opposites. My ex-T used to think I was avoidant, but I never believed a word she said about this subject. In the end I went to a renowned center where they treat personality disorders, did visits with pdoc and tests with a psychologist, and it clearly came out I have both. This said, my main issue is definitely BPD, whilst AvPD is a secondary issue, although not unimportant. I have 5 AvPD criteria, which is maybe not much, but enough to get a diagnosis. The pdoc said I must be torn, because the two disorders are so conflicting and that I must be one who desperately seeks relationships while at the same time desperately avoiding them. Which is exactly the case.
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BPD, AvPD, Depression, C-PTSD, Anxiety, ED
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