Hello Ms Tivruski: I don't think there is a lot I can offer with regard to your concern. However I noticed this is your first post here on PC. So... welcome to Psych Central.  Here's a link to the depression forum here on PC:
https://psychcentralforums.com/depression/
And then here are links to 4 articles, from Psych Central's archives, on the subject of AvPD:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder Treatment
5 Steps to Tackling Avoidant Personality Disorder
Does Childhood Emotional Neglect Cause Avoidant Personality Disorder?
I hope you find PC to be of benefit. 
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