We all know that person; you know, the one who never goes to parties, who is always quiet and reserved, who takes any bit of criticism to heart, who will shut off around others.
Some call her shy; others think she’s arrogant, but you’ve never really been close enough to her to know for sure… though if you were, you’d realize just how misunderstood she really is.
Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) is a personality disorder marked by feelings of inadequacy, social inhibition and sensitivity to rejection or criticism.
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