Avoidant personality disorder is also called anxious personality disorder. It is a personality disorder that causes a fear of rejection which often makes it difficult to connect with others. People with this disorder avoid occupational activities that involve interpersonal contacts due to fear of rejection or criticism, strong feeling of personally inept, unappealing or inferior to others, shows restraint within intimate relationship due to fear of being shamed or ridiculed, having a strong feeling of being criticized or rejected in social situations.
Some of the symptoms of Avoidant personality disorder:
- Hypersensitive to rejection /criticism
- Extreme shyness or anxiety
- Severe low self-esteem
- Self-loathing
- Inferior feeling
- Mistrust of others
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of social phobia and dependent personality disorder. Early treatment may help you overcome the phobia.
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