Avoidant Personality Disorder
Individuals with this disorder avoid any type of social contact because they hold onto certain false beliefs about themselves such as they are not worthy or appealing enough or inferior. They show extreme shyness and are overly sensitive to criticism and rejections. They are often called “people-pleaser” because they try hard enough to avoid conflicts.
Symptoms
The symptoms can look different for everyone but it is crucial to understand the common symptoms associated with depression. The symptoms must be experienced for at least two weeks and affecting your functioning for you to be diagnosed with depression.
Therapy
Psychotherapy
Desensitization
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
How are you feeling today ?
You can ask these questions to yourself and if you say “Yes” to most of these, you should seek the expertise of a medical and mental health professional and navigate through your symptoms and concerns with medications, psychotherapy and counselling.
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Do you think your child does not respond to his/her name?
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Do you feel they often tend to repeat exact phrases or terms said by others?
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Do you feel they are not speaking up or having a really delayed speech?
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Do you see your child not indulging in playing with the other kids but rather alone?
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Do you notice co-ordination related issues in your kid?
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