Lizzie Duszynski-Goodman is a journalist living in the Midwest with her husband and two young children. Her work explores the intersection of mental health, wellness and parenting. She is the former ...

Avoidant personality disorder causes sensitivity to rejection, criticism, and embarrassment. It may lead to avoiding social situations, a negative self-image, and an intense fear of ridicule. It's ...

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Here’s how to tell if what you’re feeling is a sign of a deeper mental health issue.

While people with schizoid personality disorder (SPD) and those with avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) both avoid social interaction, those with SPD do so due to disinterest, whereas in AvPD, it is ...

Those with a dismissive avoidant attachment style may have no desire for close relationships or actively avoid them due to past trauma. If you’ve ever taken a deep dive into the psychology of ...

Avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) isn’t as well-known as narcissistic or borderline personality disorder, but that doesn’t mean it’s uncommon. In fact, some researchers tell us that AvPD was the ...

Navigating the complexities of romantic relationships can often feel like trying to decode a foreign language. What makes it even more confusing is that there are a lot of lay people and coaches ...

Avoidant personality disorder is the avoidance of social situations and interpersonal relationships due to a fear of rejection or criticism. Avoidant personality disorder is a long-term and often ...

According to a study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, experiencing mental disorders early in life may lead to poorer physical health and accelerate aging. It’s natural to experience some ...