Can You Be Diagnosed w/ Avoidant Personality Disdorder at 15?

Hi

I use to think that I had Social Anxiety Disorder. But as soon as I read about Avoidant Personality Disorder, I realized that I mostly likely have that instead of the S.A.D. Everything about A.P.D sounds just like me. And I've been this way since forever! Any who, I was just wondering if I could be diagnosed with it at the age of 15? Or would I have to wait until I'm older?

Thanks in advance for answering(:

I don't think you can be dx with a personality disorder until you're at least 18. Something to do with the mind still developing.
Someone more knowledgeable may come along with more info

Here is the link to PsychCentral's page on AVPD: http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx8.htm

And on that page, is this sentence: "As with all personality disorders, the person must be at least 18 years old before they can be diagnosed with it."

Hello. :] I know this post is kinda old but I think i may have the same problem as you. I used to think i was just extremely shy but I stated to think I had Avoidant Personality Disorder. I fit most of the criteria. However, I'm still too young to be diagnosed.