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Symptoms
People with avoidant personality disorder are preoccupied with their own shortcomings. They form relationships with o...
Causes
Personality disorders are lifelong patterns of behavior that cause problems with work and relationships.About 1% of t...
Tests
A person with avoidant personality disorder may:Be easily hurt by criticism or disapprovalHold back too much in intim...
Treatments
Antidepressant medications can often reduce sensitivity to rejection. Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive-behavior...
Drugs
The use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors(MAOIs) has proven useful in helping patients with avoidant personality disord...
Alternative Therapies
Cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) may be helpful in treating individuals with avoidant personality disorder. This app...
Complications
Without treatment, a person with avoidant personality disorder may become resigned to a life of near or total isolati...
Prevention
Since avoidant personality disorder usually originates in the patient's family of origin, the only known preventive m...
Doctor Specialties
See your health care provider or a psychiatrist if shyness or fear of rejection overwhelms your ability to function i...
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