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A 20-year-old male asked:
Is avpd or indeed any personality disorder truly and completely treatable? my issues are so long standing, i can't imagine myself without them.
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Andrew Berryanswered
Clinical Psychology 15 years experience
Avoidant PD: Get yourself a full psychiatric evaluation to determine what is bothering you, and consider medication as part of treatment. Also, get a referral to a reputable psychotherapist who specializes in working with patients with conditions/diagnoses similar to yours, whatever they may be.
3.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
APD: Avoidant personality disorder is treatable with long-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Oct 20, 2015
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