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    Fixating on tasks/ideas to reduce social stress; a trap?

    I've learned since I was a baby social mess that focusing on tasks obsessively helps me to deal with anxiety. This has been both a help and a hindrence in my life. HELP: -Good at learning new skills, amaze people with my aspberger-like abilities of focus. -Can do pretty much anything I fixate...
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    I have so many questions.

    1) What is the difference between social phobia and avoidant personality disorder? Is it possible to have one without the other, or are they redundant? 2) Does anyone else relate to this sentence: "I'm miserable near people, but I'm not happy alone, either". I've reached a point where I don't...
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