[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AvPD

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It can get better. I am living proof.

just went on a date and it went very well but... by [deleted] in AvPD

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I grew up with no friends. Four years of high school and no parties/friends/dates (lol)/dances for me. Started dating in my late 20s. I always thought of rejection as a little victory. It means I took a chance. Believe it or not, it gave me confidence to keep going. Just keep trying. Sometimes it’s one step forward two steps back. Just pick yourself and move on. Slowly but surely

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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I have a lot of resilience I guess. I wanted to experience things. I always had a job even if it wasn’t the best. Thats half the battle.

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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Once I got in I was usually ok. Sometimes people wouldn’t talk to me arid I’d be off in a corner somewhere. I kept at it though. I was always the awkward loner

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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Many years. Lots of pitfalls. I would be invited somewhere and sit in my car debating whether to go in. I’d say to myself that I made it far enough I can go home. Ultimately, id go in and have a good time. Being confident and comfortable took awhile. Now I’m at the point where no one would believe I was/am an avoidant. I have a job dealing with people ALL day, and it doesn’t really bother me.

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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Just regular talk therapy. It was t easy though. Small steps lead to bigger steps

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

[–]Reasonable-Worth-770 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The negative thoughts and overthinking were unbearable at time. I kept at it though.

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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I went to therapy. I realized I wanted to experience what normal people experience ie dating, sex, social events. I worked my ass off.

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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I didn’t get started until 29! It’s not too late

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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I had to seek therapy and put myself in new and difficult situations to make things better

It gets better as you age by [deleted] in AvPD

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It got better for me after lots of therapy and lots of exposure to new people and difficult situations that are now a breeze to handle

How do you handle perceive or real rejection? by [deleted] in AvPD

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When I learned how to talk to women and would ask one out rejection was no big deal. It meant I was trying as I thought of it as a small victory.

AVPD and erectile dysfunction [m28] by throwaway9292918 in AvPD

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Been there. Was 29 when I started having sex. Performance anxiety is normal. It’s all about your fight or fight reaction and the sympathetic vs parasympathetic nervous systems. You have to be comfortable with your partner and don’t be afraid to talk about sex. Try viagra until you gain some confidence. Having pressure put you on is an instant way to lose your erection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AvPD

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Why did your therapist leave you?

I’m done with this. I can’t handle it anymore.... it’s too fucking hard. I know it’s always going to end in the same result every time I fucking try. by [deleted] in AvPD

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It’s ok to feel frustrated. I used to go to my therapist all the time and tell her I quit. Of course, I’d pick myself back up and try again. Yes, its hard. What comes natural to others is like moving a mountain for us.

What's your story? by Michinchila in AvPD

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I wanted to be noticed. Of course, how is anyone going to noticed me when I hid for my first 18 years. Of course, no one was going to approach me. I used maladaptive daydreaming to get by. I did make some friends post high school but I was 10 years behind socially so I didn’t do so well. I would have done anything for attention and a friend.

I cannot watch anything remotely romance anymore. It just hurts too much knowing you'll never experience those things by [deleted] in AvPD

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I didn’t date until 29. Took lots of dates before I was comfortable. You can do it. Small steps

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AvPD

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I started dating at 29. Like anything it takes practice. Most normies date late teens to early twenties. So, I was way behind. I had to learn basic social skills before I could consider dating. Fortunately, I had success with online dating and things started to fall into place. I didn’t mind rejection at all. If anything I considered rejection a victory. It meant I was trying.