What is the avoidant personality disorder?

Avoiding personality: Avoidant personality is diagnosed when an individual avoids work or school activities that involve significant interpersonal contact because of fears of criticism, disapproval or rejection.

Avoidant Personality: Pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation, & avoidance of social interactions. They are very sensitive to criticism/rejection, are shy, have low self-esteem, very self conscious, & can become depressed & anxious.

Therapy: I would recommend that you find a good therapist that could help you with strategies to lessen the impact of this on your life.