Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is in the class of personality disorders characterized by constant, extreme fear, and apprehension. The person feels socially inept and inferior to others. The person also tends to be a loner and does not seek friends or intimate relations with others for fear of rejection.

People with avoidant personal disorder are affectionate and want to be accepted, but they are uncomfortable because they do not have the ability to relate to others. This differs from people with borderline personality disorder who become angry and violent from criticism. People with avoidant personality appear shy and timid which is much like social phobia.

This disorder may be helped by drugs, and a combination of psychotherapy and cognitive behavior counseling. It may take all three to be effective.

Regardless of the treatment selected, a healthy lifestyle of proper nutrition and exercise will not only help this disorder but almost any health problem. For more information on a healthy lifestyle, please view my articles on “Keys to the Century Mark” and “Alzheimer’s free of charge by clicking on the link below.

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