Do I Have Avoidant Personality Disorder?

I have identity issues, which include low self-esteem. I find myself unappealing or inferior to others.

I set unrealistic standards for myself.

I am reluctant to pursue any of my goals or take personal risks or engage in new activities which involve interpersonal contact.

I am empathic, although I focus more on negative feelings which are directed at me. I am sensitive to criticism and rejection.

I am reluctant to get too close to people and maintain a distance to keep people from knowing me too well.

I have cognition problems (difficulty perceiving myself, other people, and events; difficulty remembering; difficulty retaining information, etc.)

I have affectivity problems (difficulty controlling the range and intensity of my emotional responses; obsessive thoughts; restless thoughts; difficulty concentrating, etc.)

I have problems with interpersonal functioning (difficulty being aware of my own actions and feelings and how they affect others; self-awareness; social cues, etc.)

I have difficulty controlling my impulses.

I experience intense feelings of nervousness, tenseness, and panic in reaction to social situations.

I worry about the negative effects experiences, and I am afraid of embarrassing myself.

I detach myself from social contacts and don’t initiate anything in order to avoid embarrassing myself or ruining the relationship.

I find myself unable to fully enjoy myself or properly engage in experiences which should make me happy. It’s hard for me to take interest in things.

I avoid intimacy and getting too close to people (romantic relationships, friendships etc.).

I avoid activities with involve significant interpersonal contact because of my fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection.

I’m pretty unwilling to get involved with people unless I’m certain they’re going to like me.

I hold back in personal relationships because I’m afraid of being shamed or ridiculed.

I’m preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations.

I feel uncomfortable in new interpersonal situations because of my feelings of inadequacy.

I see myself as socially inept, unappealing, or inferior to others.

I’m reluctant to take personal risks or engage in new activities because I may embarrass myself.