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Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is a condition marked by avoidance of interpersonal contact and social discomfort. A person with this disorder avoids being close to and in social situations with other people, or may be highly self-conscious, dread ridicule, and be extremely shy. It is treated by talk therapy or antidepressants.

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How can I lead an everyday life with an avoidant personality disorder?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I recently took an online psychology test and found myself to be a dismissive-avoidant personality type. I took the test because everything is not fine in my life and I want some solution. I am single, and highly educated, managing my own business and live with...  Read Full »


Dr. K. V. Anand

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand. You are YOU. At present, your behavior and cognition are the sum total of your past experiences. Your personality seems to be avoidant. If you feel that it is pretty essential to change the personality, we can do it. Understanding the self is key. For a...  Read Full »

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