Find support from an avoidant personality disorder specialist at Elevation Behavioral Health.
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Living with avoidant personality disorder (AVPD) can be alienating and disheartening. Quality social connections are some of the cornerstones of a healthy, fulfilling life. But when intimacy leads to overwhelming anxiety, our most meaningful relationships can suffer.
If you are struggling with avoidant personality disorder, you deserve the tools and support to take control of your life. Elevation Behavioral Health is here to help. Our luxury mental health treatment center offers an upscale, private location to focus on healing from the inside out. Here, you can work with an avoidant personality disorder specialist with years of experience working with people who know what it’s like to walk a mile in your shoes. To learn more about our mental health programs and how they can support your needs, call us today at (888) 561-0868.
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Avoidant personality disorder is one of a cluster of similar disorders, including dependent personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. It is similar to social anxiety, or social phobias, with individuals who suffer being described as painfully shy. But AVPD is more than typical shyness—it is a condition of incredibly low self-esteem, preventing someone from taking part in social activities and building close relationships.
Like other personality disorders, avoidant personality disorder can dominate a person’s life, becoming a major component of their character and seriously affecting their sense of self. Social interactions may become almost intolerable due to fears of rejection, disapproval, embarrassment, and ridicule.
Occasional anxiety and shyness around new people is normal, but when it rises to the level of disrupting daily life, an avoidant personality disorder specialist may be able to help.
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What to Look For
Because symptoms of avoidant personality disorder overlap with other anxiety disorders, it requires special attention to diagnose. This is where an avoidant personality disorder specialist can be indispensable.
Everyone feels anxious or uncomfortable from time to time, but those with AVPD display symptoms and behavior patterns with such regularity that it affects their daily lives. Avoidant behaviors are common in adolescents and children, but if they don’t grow out of it, it can become an issue. For this reason, it cannot be diagnosed before adulthood. It’s a normal part of development, but if your social anxiety only increases as you get older, you might have AVPD.
Some signs that someone might be struggling with Avoidant personality disorder include:
Individuals with AVPD are often self-aware of their social awkwardness and discomfort, leading to further social alienation and lack of confidence. It can create a vicious cycle of self-sabotage, leading to isolation and depression, but an avoidant personality disorder specialist can help break these patterns.
Because AVPD affects so many areas of daily life, it can occur alongside or lead to other mental health problems. Some potential comorbid conditions include borderline personality disorder and dependent personality disorder. AVPD can also lead to eating disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), and an increased risk of depression.
Those suffering from AVPD can also develop a malignant self-regard (MSR), a destructive and painful mindset that brings feelings of inadequacy and depression. Someone with MSR feels undeserving of the joys in life and may deny themselves help.
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Left untreated, avoidant personality disorder can have a devastating impact on one’s social life, leaving those who suffer with a weakened support system and few social ties. Without treatment, those with AVPD can end up living a life of isolation. The anti-social behavior and chronic low self-regard can prevent you from living life to the fullest.
Working with an avoidant personality disorder specialist can help build self-confidence, develop coping strategies, and re-write dysfunctional thought patterns, setting you up for success so you can realize your full potential. A lot of the work required to overcome the worst aspects of avoidant personality disorder happens on a personal level, but a qualified professional here at Elevation Behavioral Health can help guide you on a path to recovery that’s all your own.
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At Elevation Behavioral Health, we take pride in offering some of the best care in the area. Our facility is owned and operated by Dr. Steven Booth and Dr. Priya Chaudri, who have established themselves as leaders in the industry and have over a decade of experience. Our entire team of clinical professionals and compassionate staff works together to create and deliver treatment programs that are designed to help you be successful.
When you visit Elevation BH to meet with an avoidant personality disorder specialist, you can begin to transform your outlook on life. Our comprehensive treatment plans are designed to heal the mind, body, and spirit, giving you the tools to build the life you deserve.
We offer a range of therapies, including one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), group therapy, and family therapy to repair personal relationships. We also offer holistic healing practices such as mindfulness meditation and yoga to help you develop tools for emotional grounding and regulation.
Medication-assisted treatment can be very helpful for AVPD when used alongside psychotherapy. Your avoidant personality disorder specialist will help craft a program tailored to your specific needs and concerns.
Our 90-day program typically begins with residential treatment for mental health at our luxurious, home-style treatment center. The private and peaceful estate is the perfect place to leave the pressures of daily life behind and focus on yourself. Our caring staff provides the support and tools you need to set the stage for your next phase of treatment.
After the initial inpatient stay, patients transition to our outpatient program or virtual care. During this phase, regular therapy and check-ins help you adjust back to your normal life with a renewed perspective and the tools to build a brighter future.
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Elevation Behavioral Health is committed to helping you live your life to the fullest. Avoidant personality disorder can be a painful and isolating condition, but you don’t need to go through it alone. Our caring, compassionate specialists are ready to give you the space and support you need to overcome some of life’s greatest challenges.
We know that taking the first step toward a new way of life can be scary. That’s why we strive to create a space that’s not only welcoming, but also genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to experience some of the best mental health care in the area in one of the most beautiful settings in California, call us at (888) 561-0868 or contact us to get started.
