Avoidant personality disorder?

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Avoidant personality disorder?
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Mon, 06-06-2005 - 11:19am

Has anyone heard or read about avoidant personality disorder before? I happened across information about it (not the most reliable way to do research, I know!), and unfortunately I have to admit that every part of what I read fits me very well.

I know I haven't been diagnosed with this, but still it really upset me, to think that this anxiety does seem to be part of my personality...and that maybe it could explain why nothing has been able to help my depression. I dread pretty much everything, especially if it involves interacting with other people...and I don't know how to change that.

Thanks for reading...sorry to post on such a down note,

Rose

P.S. My main immediate concern is that I'm starting a new job tomorrow...and the very thought of it is making me panic and feel very overwhelmed. I think maybe I'm just lazy for feeling like I can't manage to work a regular 8-hour day! (My apologies to cl-janis and anyone who posts on the Suicidal Thoughts board since I know I posted something similar there).




Edited 6/6/2005 11:21 am ET ET by rosa444
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 06-06-2005 - 11:32am

{{{{Rose}}}}


Ya know, I know how you feel when you think you're dealing with one thing and suddenly something else seems to make more sense. I was originally dx GAD but things got really bad for me and I was dx bipolar. At first it seemed to be the end of the world but now that I'm on the right meds things are looking up. I hate taking the amount of pills that I do daily but I know what I am like when I don't take them.


As far as your new job goes tomorrow just try to take it slow. Some days I think I'll take things one day at a time and other days I take them one hour at a time. Just breathe through it, Try to believe in yourself and believe me I know that is easier said than done. I fight that issue everyday since dh has been gone.


I haven't been on the board a lot the past week so forgive me but are you seeing a t or p doc? If you are I would bring this up the next time you see him/her and if you can't wait don't hesitate to call. In the mean time you know that we are all here for you. I hope you'll update on your first day tomorrow and remember there is chat tomorrow night and I will be there.


Many Hugs & Prayers coming your way


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