
Avoidant personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has a lifelong pattern of feeling extremely shy, inadequate, and sensitive to rejection.
• Avoidant personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has a lifelong pattern of feeling extremely shy, inadequate, and sensitive to rejection.
• Causes
• Personality disorders are lifelong patterns of behavior that cause problems with work and relationships.
• About 1% of the population has avoidant personality disorder. It is equally divided between males and females. The cause is unknown.
• Symptoms
• People with avoidant personality disorder are preoccupied with their own shortcomings. They form relationships with others only if they believe they will not be rejected. Loss and rejection are so painful that these people will choose to be lonely rather than risk trying to connect with others.
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