Key Takeaways Someone who is avoidant desires connection but may struggle with emotional intimacy due to past experiences or ...

Many people struggle with shyness, but a small segment of the population suffers from shyness so severe that it brings about extreme social inhibition. In avoidant personality disorder, extreme ...

Whenever I receive good news or do something fun, I think of which photo or post I can upload to social media. A fun beach day, a new gym personal record or buying a house are all great fodder. The ...

Relationship maintenance is hard, and some people are finding ways to dodge it. A ...

When we hear the words "PTSD" or "trauma," we may assume that a person was sexually victimized, and because of a traumatic event, has emotionally shut down. While this is a very real situation for ...

Maladaptive behaviors interfere with a person’s daily activities, ability to adjust, or ability to participate in certain settings. Maladaptive behavior can appear in various ways, including avoidance ...