It’s normal to feel nervous in some social situations. For example, going on a date or giving a presentation may cause that feeling of butterflies in your stomach. But in social anxiety disorder, also ...

According to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, experiencing mental disorders early in life may lead to poorer physical health and accelerate aging. It’s natural to experience some ...

People with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) desire close and fulfilling relationships. At the same time, they keep distance to avoid criticism and rejection. People with AVPD tend to avoid social ...

Many people struggle with shyness, but a small segment of the population suffers from shyness so severe that it brings about extreme social inhibition. In avoidant personality disorder, extreme ...

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The main avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) treatment is talk therapy. Due to a lack of research, though, there is no clear recommendation on what type of talk therapy works best. AvPD is a rare ...