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Avoidant personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder is a mental health condition where someone has thoughts and feelings that make it hard to be around other people. This can mean avoiding social situations or being overly cautious when talking to someone new. People with this disorder worry a lot about being judged or rejected, and can be very sensitive to criticism. They might feel like they don’t “fit in” or belong, and might even try to stay away from other people because of this. If someone has avoidant personality disorder, it’s important to get help and support from a mental health professional in order to get better.