Avoidant Personality Disorder(AVPD) Avoidant Personality Disorder(PsychoDoctorr) Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is a long-term pattern of behaviour characterised by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to rejection, which causes difficulties at work and in relationships. Avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) is included in "Cluster-C" of Personality Disorder chracterized by anoxious and Fearful. AVPD is often linked to other mental health issues such as anxiety disorders , particularly social anxiety disorder. People with the disorder avoid situations because they are afraid of rejection or disapproval, which they find extremely painful. About 2.5 percent of the population is affected, with approximately equal numbers of men and women affected. Symptoms of Avoidant Personality Disorder A list of common symptoms associated with avoidant personality disorder is as follows: key Symptoms Avoid Taking Risks Inferiority Complex Social Isolation Poor Self...