Many people struggle with shyness, but a small segment of the population suffers from shyness so severe that it brings about extreme social inhibition. In avoidant personality disorder, extreme ...

EVERYONE IS SENSITIVE to criticism sometimes and wants to be accepted and liked by others. When you become so hypersensitive that you worry you’re constantly being judged and have chronic feelings of ...

Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or attachment issues. Someone who isn't interested in you may show similar behaviors to ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...

Welcome to the third module of LUNA! This week, you will learn more about avoidance and about why avoiding things that cause anxiety will not help your child overcome their fears. You will also learn ...

Iqbal, Qaisar; Volpone, Sabrina D.; Piwowar‐Sulej, Katarzyna. Human Resource Management. Jan2025, Vol. 64 Issue 1, p37-57. Workforce neurodiversity and workplace ...

This week you will learn more about avoidance and why avoiding things that make you anxious will not help you overcome your anxiety. You will also learn about behaviors that we call “quick fixes” ...