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Originally Posted by AzulOscuro
I also have troubles to see the difference even when I know from authors and psychiatrists that they are different. They even belong to different Axis.
I think they are viewed as similar because they share the fear of the individual to be involved in social situations, groups activities...
My avoidant tendency comes from my social anxiety. But, in spite of my social anxiety, I can have deep relationships with people I feel comfortable with and give me confidence.
I think avoidants cannot have them or find it harder.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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Avoidants find it harder. We can have deep relationships. I'm in one with my partner/fiance. However, it can take years to build the trust up to develop these relationships. Outside of my partner, I'm not really "close" to anyone else.
For those of us with AvPD, we may often feel our relationships aren't deep... even if the other person feels differently. For example, many people say they love me as a friend. I don't feel the same toward them, and avoid that feeling. I, also, frequently question how much they truly care, which leads to often avoiding them. This is a key trait in the diagnosis of AvPD.
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a baby smiling at you for the first time
a dog curling up by your side...
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when he thinks you're sound asleep
OSFED|MDD/PPD|GAD|gender dysphoria|AvPD