Avoidant personality disorder

Treatment:

A person with this disorder may eliminate some of the disabling defenses if a positive relationship is formed with a health professional. However, the likelihood that a person with this disorder will seek treatment is remote.

Expectations (prognosis):

People with this disorder usually have some ability to relate to others appropriately.

Complications:

A person with avoidant personality disorder may become resigned to a life of near isolation.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with the health care provider if shyness overwhelms the ability to function in life and relationships or everything requires a 100% guarantee of being accepted or approved.