What Is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
10. Medication
As things stand, there is no medication that can help to treat avoidant personality disorder. Medication can, however, help the patient feel more comfortable after having had bad experiences. For example, some anti-depression medication may be able to help the patient cope with rejection better than they otherwise would.
Some patients will also sometimes need medication to help with other mental health conditions that come with the condition, such as depression and anxiety. If the patient does suffer from severe depression, they will need a lot of support, especially if they are experiencing suicidal thoughts. Depression is a potential killer, so it should be taken seriously.
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