Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is a condition marked by a crippling fear of disappointing others or being criticized, causing them to never put themselves in that position.

The social fear, isolation, and shyness that might seem natural in childhood grows worse with age.

Prevalence

Avoidant personality disorder affects approximately 2% of the general population and rates are higher in females than in males.

Avoidant personality disorder often coexists with other conditions such as social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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