Stress, Dissociation, and the Art of Napping
December 2019: The disability pension arrives – and suddenly (almost) everything gets better In December 2019, I finally received the […]
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Challenging the Expert: A Personal Critique of Rainer Sachse’s Perspective on Avoidant Personality Disorder
As someone diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD), I have extensively researched both clinical and theoretical perspectives to better understand
AVPD Survival Guide: Practical, Witty & Effective Self-Help Tips
Living with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) and anxiety sometimes feels like playing life on expert mode, except no one gave
Comorbidity: AVPD Rarely Comes Alone
AVPD Comorbidity: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health Anyone who delves into mental illnesses and disorders will soon encounter the
Pfändung oder Bulgarien? Eine mentale Flucht
Letzten Dienstag hatte ich einen Termin beim Betreibungsamt – eine Pfändungsvollstreckung. In den letzten zwanzig Jahren waren solche Termine ein
Nice to the Abyss – Der Anfang mit Clay
Ich kam nach Nizza wie alle Tourist*innen: geblendet vom Glamour der Promenade des Anglais, dem Charme der Altstadt, der Mittelmeersonne,
Avoidant Personality Disorder: 5 Common AVPD misconceptions
Think avoidant personality disorder means I secretly run a crime syndicate and feel no remorse? Sorry to disappoint—I’m just over here overthinking a text reply for three hours. Let’s debunk some myths!
Causes of Your Anxiety
The First Step: Understanding the Root The first step in overcoming any illness is identifying what causes it. I’ve spent