Hi,

just signed up to answer as this fits into my own situation so well. I’m also currently in therapy. Similar issues but not specific AvPD diagnosis.

I think you should go back and continue with the therapist. I also have moments when I don’t know what to talk about. You could talk about what you wrote here. Some of the most important moments were when I talked about how my therapist made me feel during the therapy.

For me it is also important that I go there every week - and we continue until my issues are fixed. No end date set. It took me a while to accept that.

You could also try another therapist. I knew from the beginning that I would get along with my therapist. I tried another therapist before and knew that it wasn’t right fit. Some sessions are still really difficult but overall it has been helpful. Should have gone earlier.