This doesn’t mean the disorders an excuse, but it also means not to hate someone just for having one.

yuri from ddlc has many signs of avpd but some of yall arent ready to have that conversation

Rouge AvPD: a term and flag for avoidants who struggle with heightened hostility, anger and aversion to other beings as a result of their AvPD. This may manifest through misanthropy, distrust, easily getting riled up or angry at percieved rejection, and a general dislike regarding other people.

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General

Optimal, adequate, and disordered functioning for personality disorders

Personality disorder information masterpost

hammersys's AvPD resources masterlist

Education

What is AvPD?

AvPD comic

AvPD checklist*

A different AvPD resources masterlist

AvPD info carrd*

General personality disorder information masterpost

Symptoms of AvPD

AvPD symptoms and characteristics

AvPD, NPD, and SzPD

AvPD vs NPD

AvPD vs SzPD

Extroversion in AvPD

Recovery

Overcoming AvPD 101: the basics

What is AvPD and how do I manage it? YouTube video (12 minutes)

How to cope with AvPD, with exercises (focused on working with your partner / safe person)

5 ways to cope with and recover from AvPD

Self-help, treatment, and supporting a loved one with AvPD

Tips from someone with AvPD who recovered (Reddit post)

Relationship tips for people who have AvPD loved ones

How to care for a friend with AvPD

Overcoming avoidance workbook

AvPD and social anxiety self-help masterpost

Community

r/AvPD subreddit

r/AvPD discord**

A forum for AvPD

@avpdculture

@avpd--culture-is

@npd-avpd-culture-is

@avpdvoidspace

@avpdcommunity (old + inactive now but lots of good information)

*Disclaimer: the DSM is flawed; take its criteria with a grain of salt.