When Abuse Is Spoken About – and No One Listens
Back at Work After a Break Yesterday and today I returned to the cooperative after a week of vacation. Paddy showed up too – even though his sister died just a week ago. Both Paddy…
Challenging the Expert: A Personal Critique of Rainer Sachse’s Perspective on Avoidant Personality Disorder
As someone diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD), I have extensively researched both clinical and theoretical perspectives to better understand my condition. In the German-speaking field, Rainer Sachse is one of the very few psychologists…
AVPD Survival Guide: Practical, Witty & Effective Self-Help Tips
Living with Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) and anxiety sometimes feels like playing life on expert mode, except no one gave you the cheat codes. If you’ve ever felt like avoiding life’s social circus, dodging small…
Comorbidity: AVPD Rarely Comes Alone
AVPD Comorbidity: Understanding Its Impact on Mental Health Anyone who delves into mental illnesses and disorders will soon encounter the phenomenon of comorbidity. This is the technical term for the simultaneous occurrence of multiple mental…
Diagnoses—Between Truth, Stigma, and Blind Spots
Introduction: The double edge of diagnoses Psychiatric diagnoses—classic mental-health labels included—can be helpful. They can open doors to treatment and support. But they can also restrict, stigmatize, or mislead.They’re necessary—and yet often rigid tags that…
Meine Kaiserschnittgeburt 1977 in der Schweiz
Mein Start ins Leben war alles andere als gewöhnlich. Als ich 1977 in einem Schweizer Krankenhaus geboren wurde, war die Atmosphäre weit entfernt von den warmen, familienfreundlichen Kreisssälen, die wir heute kennen. Stattdessen war es…
Avoidant Personality Disorder: 5 Common AVPD misconceptions
Think avoidant personality disorder means I secretly run a crime syndicate and feel no remorse? Sorry to disappoint—I’m just over here overthinking a text reply for three hours. Let’s debunk some myths!
2025: Living My Inner Bear
This year, I’ve chosen a bear as my spirit animal—a deeply emotional and powerful image for me. With the help of my therapist, I worked through a process to uncover what I want to cultivate…
Shyness and Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)
What Causes Personality Disorders? The causes of personality disorders remain largely unknown. Researchers assume a mix of biological factors (inborn temperament, genetic predispositions) and environmental influences (parenting style, early attachment, social risk conditions). For avoidant…