Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD)
Coping with extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to criticism
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Danielle Winston is a Manhattan-based wellness writer and certified yoga instructor who specializes in the intersection of science and mind-body health. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Success Magazine, Medicinal Media, and many other publications. She's also a filmmaker, playwright, and director who writes about creativity, the arts, and women in film.
Coping with extreme shyness, feelings of inadequacy, and sensitivity to criticism