Abstract of main article: The diagnosis Avoidant Personality Disorder is used for people with a basic fear of beeing judged, shyness and constant social discomfort (embarassed, avoiding social situations), unwillingness to commit themselves to a relation.

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Sources list for:
"Avoidant Personality Disorder"

  1. American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-IV.-4th ed.
  2. World Health Organisation: International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
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