Avoidant Personality Disorder Test

1. If someone is quiet around me, I assume they disapprove of me.

2. I work extra hard to avoid making mistakes because I fear being judged.

3. Compliments make me uncomfortable because I don’t believe them.

4. I try to appear “perfect” so people won’t find flaws to criticize.

5. In group conversations, I usually stay quiet even when I have something to say.

6. Compliments don’t stick with me, but criticism stays with me for a long time.

7. I often feel like I am not as capable or worthwhile as other people.

8. I keep people at a distance to avoid the possibility of being rejected.

9. I believe that if people saw my weaknesses, they would not want to stay close to me.

10. If I receive constructive feedback, I feel embarrassed or ashamed.

11. I avoid initiating contact because I fear being rejected or dismissed.

12. I hesitate to ask for support because I feel like I don’t deserve it.

13. I hold back from trying new things because I fear being criticized if I fail.

14. I take criticism more personally than most people seem to.

15. I avoid asking questions because I might look foolish.

16. I assume people will eventually find me boring, awkward, or unlikable.

17. I avoid initiating contact (texts, calls, invites) because I might be a bother.

18. I hesitate to share my opinions because they might be criticized.

19. I avoid letting people depend on me because then my shortcomings might show.

20. After social interactions, I replay what I said to find mistakes.

21. Even with people I trust, I keep parts of myself hidden.

22. When someone shows interest in me, I assume they will change their mind once they know me better.

23. I avoid deep conversations because I fear being judged or misunderstood.

24. I often assume I will disappoint others if they rely on me.

25. If I make a mistake around others, I feel it confirms I’m not good enough.

26. I downplay my needs because I fear they will push people away.

27. If someone gets too close, I feel an urge to pull away.

28. I hold back from getting close to people because I worry they will see my flaws.

29. I avoid asking for help because it might expose my shortcomings.

30. I avoid sharing personal feelings because it feels too exposing.

31. I would rather be lonely than risk being emotionally close and then hurt.

32. I avoid giving others a chance to get close because they might criticize me.

33. I avoid taking interpersonal risks (like expressing interest or setting boundaries) because I feel inferior.

34. I avoid social gatherings because I feel uncomfortable around people I don't know well.

35. I feel tense or anxious when someone might evaluate my performance.

36. I often feel that others are doing me a favor by spending time with me.

37. I often keep quiet in groups to avoid saying something wrong.

38. I worry a lot about what people think of me.

39. Even mild feedback can feel like a personal attack to me.

40. I read hidden criticism into neutral comments (e.g., “Okay,” “Sure,” “Fine”).

41. I avoid situations where someone might get to know the “real me.”

42. I avoid romantic or emotionally close relationships because I feel inadequate.

43. I avoid situations where I might be evaluated (e.g., interviews, presentations).

44. I keep my opinions to myself because I assume they are not valuable.

45. I struggle to accept affection because it feels unsafe or undeserved.

46. When someone disagrees with me, I assume I’m wrong or unlikeable.