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Originally Posted by sumowira
AvPD, despite it's name, is not about avoiding people or avoiding life. It's very insulting to people with personality disorders, which affect every aspect of their lives, for people to self diagnose as avoidant when they are going through a rough patch.
What you're describing is classic depression with self isolation. Again, that is not avoidant personality disorder. I hope you can talk to a therapist who can help you to figure out a plan to go forward in your life. Good luck.
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Really? I researched AvPD on this site and I have many of the listed symptoms:
Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection
, e.g., I stopped doing volunteer work for these reasons. I have encountered rejection on many jobs.
Is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked
, I try hard to be liked but do not succeed and my confidence is no longer there.
Shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed
, e.g., I feel ridiculed every time I go to a bar and no one even wants to engage me in conversation and I feel a lot of shame due to my sexual orientation.
Is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations
I've met with a lot of rejection socially and at work. The result has been a near total isolation from others. I rarely leave my apartment.
Is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
, this is me to a "T." I know that I don't have what it takes in the looks, personality and social smarts categories. I have no idea what to do about it.
Views themself as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others
That's me!
Is unusually reluctant to take personal risks or to engage in any new activities because they may prove embarrassing
, I refuse to even try to date anymore because the risks never paid off.
Please tell me why you don't think I have AvPD. I am not trying to insult anyone by posting here! Why do you think that I am?