Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder features



Anxious (avoidant) personality disorder features mnemonic


ANxIOUS
  • Avoidance of social interaction – fear of criticism/rejection
  • Need for physical security which places restrictions in life
  • Insecure – belief that one is socially inept/unappealing
  • Ostracised, worried about
  • Unwilling to be involved unless certain of being liked
  • Socially inept (beliefs of such)








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