Did any of you have very weird world views/ thought patterns as a child?

Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)

Trying to understand, is AVPD completely relationship oriented, or does it also affect you in other areas of life?

Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)

Do you ever recall feeling wanted? Even for a short amount of time, even by your family? feeling this "heartwarming" feeling of being actually welcomed and like a part?

Place for people to discuss Avoidant Personality Disorder. Discussion can be about personal stories, treatment ideas, support for yourself or others, and ideas with how to deal with your own problems dealing with AvPD (not to be confused with Avoidant Attachment!)