Fighting the fear of judgement and asking for help

[tiger101]

Desperatly seeking some info from anyone that has dealt with or dealing with AVPD ( avoidant personality disorder ?)
experiences,therapies,medications,thought processes etc etc
Im very tired of living in a bubble and watching the world go on around me.
Any feedback or questions would be highly appreciated

 

[Daniel E.]

While you are waiting for other responses, I do see this book, which is rather academic but seems worth mentioning since part of it is online:

Distancing: Avoidant Personality ... - Google Book Search

The following threads also mention things like different treatments:

http://forum.psychlinks.ca/other-personality-disorders/4237-avoidant-personality-disorder.html

http://forum.psychlinks.ca/other-pe...iagnosed-avoidant-personality-disorder-2.html

 

[NicNak]

:hithere: Tiger :welcome: to Psychlinks!

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Welcome, tiger. I see that Daniel has already pointed you to some starting places. You might also find some of the threads on general anxiety disorders and social anxiety or social phobia helpful.

 

[Halo]

Welcome to Psychliniks, Tiger :welcome:

 

[Jazzey]

Welcome to Psychlinks Looking forward to seeing you around the forum

 

[Andy]

Welcome Tiger,
I have AvPD. I don't know how much help I can be to you but I'm always willing to try.

 

[tiger101]

Thanjs for the reply,have you found any medications that help?

 

[Andy]

Well, I can't actually say because I am on other medications for other reasons.
I do know that a lot of the anti-anxiety medications are recommended, and depending on your circumstances and your Doctor, benzo's. They are addicting for a lot of people though.

I know your just asking , I just need to say that I'm not a Dr (obviously) these are just my opinions.

 

[forgetmenot]

Hi tiger welcome to forum mary