NIMH · Statistics · Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by extreme social inhibition (shyness), feelings of  inadequacy, and acute sensitivity to actual or perceived rejection. While most people have certainly feelings of insecurity, for people with avoidant personality disorder these feelings are extremely intense and lead to an avoidance of social interaction that negatively impacts their day-to-day life

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NIMH · Statistics · Avoidant Personality Disorder