In this video, clinical psychologist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula, and MedCircle host, Kyle Kittleson, discuss 8 signs of avoidant personality disorder, also known as, APD and how to identify them.

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Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:22 What is APD?
00:57 1. Avoids significant social activity
01:13 2. Sticks to social groups they know
01:47 3. Restraint in intimate relationships
02:26 4. Ruminates on fear of criticism
03:12 Inhibited in new social situations
03:52 6. Severe fear of embarrassment
04:30 7. "Gives in" to social situations
05:31 8. Holds back from opportunities
06:04 APD in Dr Ramani's practice
07:17 How to watch more

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