Pixie In Repose
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I wonder sometimes when I see the criteria about a good friend of mine. Although I think most people are really on a continuum and its not actually black or white, you have it, you don't. I've also wondered whether my friend might be depressed.
Here are the diagnostic criteria:
The World Health Organization's ICD-10 lists avoidant personality disorder as (F60.6) Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder.[2]
It is characterized by at least 3 of the following:
Here are the diagnostic criteria:
The World Health Organization's ICD-10 lists avoidant personality disorder as (F60.6) Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder.[2]
It is characterized by at least 3 of the following:
- persistent and pervasive feelings of tension and apprehension;
- belief that one is socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others;
- excessive preoccupation with being criticized or rejected in social situations;
- unwillingness to become involved with people unless certain of being liked;
- restrictions in lifestyle because of need to have physical security;
- avoidance of social or occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact because of fear of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.