Avoiding personality disorder is characterized by a behavior of social inhibition and feelings of insufficiency and an extreme sensitivity to the negative evaluation of others.
Usually, this disorder occurs in early adulthood, but even in childhood some signs may begin to appear, in which children feel excessive embarrassment, are isolated more than is considered normal, or avoid strangers or new places.
- Treatment is done with psychotherapy sessions with a psychologist or psychiatrist and.
- In some cases.
- Drug treatment may be necessary.
According to the DSM, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the characteristic symptoms of a person with an intrepid personality disorder are:
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It’s unclear what causes avoiding personality disorder, but it’s thought to be related to hereditary factors and childhood experiences, such as rejection of parents or other family members, for example.
Treatment is usually done with psychotherapy sessions that can be performed by a psychologist or psychiatrist, using, in most cases, the cognitive-behavioral method.
In some cases, the psychiatrist may recommend the use of antidepressants, which may be supplemented with psychotherapy sessions.