#avpd things

[astrangerthatlovesyou]

Having AvPD is like: I’m so open, everyone knows everything about me. That’s terrifying, everyone must hate how much I share. God I feel so exposed I feel sick. And the last time you opened up to someone was October of 2021 when you told your mom you were a little stressed.

[rottingskunkc0rpse]

[drifting-bones]

if i don't get attention i'm going to fucking explode but if i do get attention i'll make it awkward and fuck it up or just get overshadowed and ignored again. i can never fucking win.

[nebuvoid]

i want avpd to be the next new trend. like yeah its annoying how everyone is adhd autism this and that right now but at least its spreading awareness. i need people to know just how debilitating it is im constantly ruining my own plans, standing in my own way and unable to fight the urge to avoid like this can and will ruin your career and social life and yet even within mental healthcare its often unknown or disregarded

[localintrovert18]

avoidants: do not perceive me. i am non-existent. i am mysterious as the dark side of the moon. no one knows me. i must be the perfect shadow and completely inaccessible to the world. it's for my own good.

also avoidants: ... why does no one wants me? it really must be something truly wrong with me, i must be the definition of hideous, inside and out. even better, i must be a monster using a human's skin, but incapable of fooling others to my disguise.

[silenthillbunni]

i have such kind mutuals. i wish my brain would let me actually talk and reply to them ._.

[ask-me-about-therapy]

using ERP strategies to heal yourself from Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD):

Identify Avoidance Patterns: Take time to identify specific situations, activities, or social interactions that trigger avoidance behaviors and anxiety. Pay attention to recurring patterns and the underlying fears driving your avoidance.

Create an Exposure Hierarchy: Develop a hierarchy of anxiety-provoking situations, starting from the least distressing to the most challenging. Break down each situation into smaller, manageable steps.

Gradual Exposure: Begin exposing yourself to the least distressing situations or triggers from your hierarchy. Start with small, controlled exposures and gradually progress to more anxiety-provoking scenarios as you build confidence.

Response Prevention: During exposure, consciously resist engaging in avoidance behaviors or safety-seeking strategies. Refrain from escaping, avoiding, or seeking reassurance. Instead, focus on staying present and tolerating the discomfort.

A Helpful Tool for Those Who Want to Work on Themselves . https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B86H2BCK

[narcatsisst]

something ive noticed is my npd traits are noticeable online but my avpd/anxiety traits are noticeable in real life. online im like "im so cool and awesome i want everyone to pay attention to me" and then irl if someone just looks at me i want to Throw Up

[astrangerthatlovesyou]

Remember that not everyone with AvPD is conventionally quiet.

We all avoid things differently, and some people may talk a lot in some or all situations because it makes them feel less vulnerable. That doesn’t mean they don’t have AvPD or that their AvPD is less “severe.”

AvPD isn’t social anxiety plus. Because of that, the type of interaction often plays a major role in our fear. For some, the only situations that bring them fear are ones that involve personal connection. For most, all situations are terrifying, but we’ve had to learn to hide it or overcompensate in most. If we can’t hide it, it means we are completely unable to cope.

The impact a disorder has on a person can’t be determined by its visibility.

[itseattherich]

Weeirdly specific AVPD symptoms vol. 4

((I’m back bitches, and I’m finally getting a psych eval))

- You feel like a neon sign, a giant, everywhere you go

- You overcompensate with kindness, especially if you’re convinced someone doesn’t like you -  you’ll bribe them with kindness until they’re nice to you 

- You arrive on time when meeting up w/ someone and they’re not there? You panic and blame yourself, you double triple check that the time is right, until you realize the other person is late 

- You might be adventurous and curious to try new things and hobbies, but only on your own in your own room where there’s no risk anyone sees anything

- Sucking up to authority figures, to feel appreciated when you follow every rule and behave well

- Airport security terrifies you, because you can’t manipulate or make them like you, which hurts, even if they’re strangers 

- Rejection makes you want to implode on the spot 

- Day dreaming about your own funeral :) 

@tavpdfw

[april-likes-lilacs]

no sweetie of course im not gonna text you if i need anything, i have avpd and i will spontaneously combust if i ever show signs of dependency

[aprilticia]

that avpd feeling when you wish you were the only person alive so that way nobody would ever percieve you in a negative way ever again

[localintrovert18]

Even when people genuinely want to befriend me I convince myself I am being delusional and too hopeful. Because, how would it be possible that someone would ever want something to do with someone like me?

[ophelian-darling]

[beyondthisdarkhouse]

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