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Hello, I am new here so pardon if I do something wrong, also English is not my first language.
I have for a long time felt like I have some personality disorder or something going on that has not been diagnosed yet. I am currently diagnosed by my psychologist with clinical depression and anxiety disorder.

The problem is (except for crippling depression and overthinking everything) is that I am completely and utterly lost in my ...

I barely leave the house, continuously paranoid about what people think of me, I don't make friends or have relationships because of the fear of being rejected/what they will think of me. I'm overly self aware. I can't handle confrontation if I have an argument with somebody I will never talk to them again I hide away from people, I've lost so many friends due to me not handling situations properly and just running away ...

Im 27 married with two beautiful kids. I have a good career and im in great health. I go out on occasions and love to let loose and dance. I played football in college, kept a 3.0 GPA. Yet, i live with depression. Ive struggled with depression since about 13 years old. Ive wanted to committ suicide before but feel like its cowardly. Despite all the "good" in my life ive never been happy with ...

I'm not sure if I have social anxiety or Avoidant Personality.

I've been diagnosed with social anxiety because I am very anxious in social situations and even just thinking about them, but I also avoid any social situation and I feel that I'm inadequate and that people don't like me.

First off, I've not very good at describing or explaining anything (it takes me hours just to post one message on a internet forum), but I'm experiencing something new as a 24 year old female diagnosed with AvPD and am too terrified and embarrassed to talk to my family or anyone close to me about it.

Every week, I see a psychologist. Around the same time there is this guy who also comes in for ...

I got diagnosed with bpd about 6 months ago, I'll give you more detail in my behaviours: I'm reckless, impulsive, don't trust anyone, suicidal tendencies, hospitalisations, self harm, avoid people and relationships in fear of being judged/hurt, isolate myself as can't handle stress of relationships, moods up and down.

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I'm male by the way if this helps?

As I observe the reactions of some people towards me, I see that they tend to deny me many rights in social settings which they normally allow to other people, like asking questions, or speaking my own mind. Even when my intentions are pure. It feels like it is convenient for some people to exclude you, because you are different, because it takes effort from them to hear the person thinking differently. They do not ...

Hello everyone. I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with avpd, anxiety and depression. I masked everything very well and no one knew anything was wrong - including myself - until a life changing event that forced me to come clean and deal with all of my issues at once. It has been extremely difficult for myself and my family. I am lucky in that I have a strong support group. I know ...

I am new here and just had two questions. I've dated someone for the last 6 months.
He never told me what he was afflicted with BUT I know without a doubt it is AvPD.
It was an entirely blissful union with not one moment of trouble. He was adoring and affectionate and by all accounts wildly happy. Then he up and disappeared and I have no plans to chase.
He literally said his phone ...

I was just curious. Do any avoidants prefer solitude? Or do you use solitude to avoid the pain of dealing with people?

I'm kind of on the fence about it in my own life. On one hand I prefer it. I just find it a lot easier and far less stressful than having to deal with others.

But also, yeah, I find dealing with people too frustrating and hurtful to deal with. And despite occasional ...