Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Avoidant personality disorder Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post nzm17 Posted at 10:27 am on Nov. 25, 2008 What does someone do if they have this disorder?

Replies VirtusInternus Posted at 5:11 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 i have this in a a way...i never try to get too close to people or can't be bothered too or don't make the effort for that human touch....it sucks in a way... Deviant Posted at 10:34 am on Nov. 25, 2008 I might have that. sadnessness Posted at 10:33 am on Nov. 25, 2008 It is everything these people have pasted off wiki :) BikerTeen Posted at 10:31 am on Nov. 25, 2008 noooooooooo you beat me to it BikerTeen Posted at 10:30 am on Nov. 25, 2008 Avoidant personality disorder is a personality disorder from the DSM handbook, characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction. People with avoidant personality disorder often consider themselves to be socially inept or personally unappealing, and avoid social interaction for fear of being ridiculed, humiliated, rejected or disliked. They typically present themselves as loners and report feeling a sense of alienation from society. Avoidant personality disorder is usually first noticed in early adulthood, and is associated with perceived or actual rejection by parents or peers during childhood. Whether the feeling of rejection is due to the extreme interpersonal monitoring attributed to people with the disorder is still disputed. teremi45 Posted at 10:30 am on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from Innuendo Girl at 6:29 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 "characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction. People with avoidant personality disorder often consider themselves to be socially inept or personally unappealing, and avoid social interaction for fear of being ridiculed, humiliated, rejected or disliked. They typically present themselves as loners and report feeling a sense of alienation from society" thanks wikipedia damn, you beat me to it ;) Innuendo Girl Posted at 10:29 am on Nov. 25, 2008 "characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction. People with avoidant personality disorder often consider themselves to be socially inept or personally unappealing, and avoid social interaction for fear of being ridiculed, humiliated, rejected or disliked. They typically present themselves as loners and report feeling a sense of alienation from society" thanks wikipedia Molfsontan Posted at 10:28 am on Nov. 25, 2008 Avoid people? All 8 previous replies displayed.