Types of Personality Disorders

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Avoidant Personality Disorder

A person who avoids social situations due to fear of rejection, embarrassment or ridicule may have avoidant personality disorder. The person may have difficulty handling social interactions and may avoid taking risks. Low self-esteem is at the root of this personality disorder. Extreme shyness, oversensitivity to criticism and rejection and feelings of inadequacy may make a person with avoidant personality disorder feel isolated.

Genetics plays a role in the development of this personality disorder. Studies indicate childhood rejection and marginalization are contributory factors.2‘Personality Disorders.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 23 Sept. 2016, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/personality-disorders/symptoms-causes/syc-20354463,9Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) By Andrew Skodol, et al. ‘Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) - Psychiatric Disorders.’ Merck Manuals Professional Edition, Merck Manuals, www.merckmanuals.com/professional/psychiatric-disorders/personality-disorders/avoidant-personality-disorder-avpd

Personality Disorders

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