Hi SoScorpio

I can relate to a lot of what you say in respect of AvPD symptoms, your description of a retail environment is exactly how I used to see it, from both sides too. I'm better at chatty small talk now and can turn that on when I want to without it worrying me like it used to, but it is still an act really. I agree that you're probably most aligned to here - AvPD.

I'm definitely not DPD, in a way I'm surprised that someone could be both because for me AvPD is all about isolation, self sufficiency, "I am an island" sort of thinking and being dependent seems to contradict that. Your post made me read up on DPD though and gave me a new perspective on a previous relationship so thanks for that

Good luck with the evaluation, hope it is a foward step for you.