Greetings fellow AvPD sufferers, while I have not been diagnosed with AvPD by any mental health care professional, I am convinced I have this disorder and possibly other mental issues. I have had emotional problems since a young age and was subject to sexual, physical and mental abuse by my care givers until around age 16 when I was mature enough both physically and mentally to put a stop to it. Even though I have seen several psychologists none of them diagnosed me with AvPD. I had no clue until I recently read an article about the A.P.A. re-classing some personality disorders. I always thought personality disorders were phobia’s or other minor mental quirks and felt what haunted me were far more serious. I then looked up these disorders and what a shock I got when I read the symptoms for AvPD. I originally thougt I was SPD since I met some criteria for that disorder but felt I was much more AvPD after reading that diagnosis. Since I don’t feel I’m an extreme case and finally had a name for my problem I searched for cures and treatments. My initial relief returned to despair after reading the very limited treatment options and the lack of testament to the success of those. I have posted to this site in hope of finding some sort of relief from this insidious disorder and the living hell it imposes on it’s victims. I would see a psychiatrist if I had one ounce of trust and confidence that I could be cured, but my past experiences with them leaves a lot to be desired. Thanks for any suggestions or success stories |
