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Core criterion A
Pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early adulthood; ≥4 of 7: avoids occupational activities involving interpersonal contact due to fears of criticism; unwilling to get involved unless certain of being liked; shows restraint in intimate relationships due to fear of shame; preoccupied with being criticised/rejected; inhibited in new interpersonal situations; views self as socially inept/unappealing/inferior; unusually reluctant to take risks or engage in new activities
Consistent with [Avoidant Personality Disorder] [specifier(s)]. Since adolescence or early adulthood, there has been a pervasive pattern of social inhibition; feelings of inadequacy; hypersensitivity to negative evaluation; avoidance of social activities requiring interpersonal contact; reluctance to engage unless certain of being liked; restraint in intimate relationships due to fears of shame or ridicule; preoccupation with criticism or rejection; inhibition in new situations due to feelings of inadequacy; perception of self as socially inept, unappealing, or inferior; marked reluctance to take personal risks or try new activities due to potential embarrassment. The presentation is further characterised by significant anxiety in social contexts and persistent avoidance despite intact desire for relationships. These symptoms have resulted in clinically significant impairment in interpersonal, occupational, or social functioning.
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