Do you think people know?

[gardnerj]

That you have AvPD? I've gotten comments from people like "I'm not tryin to be an asshoel, jeez" and such. I wonder if its obvious for us.

 

[dooby-duck]

I don't think most people know what AvPD is. I think people notice there is something not quite right but usually put it down to shyness or arrogance.

 

[Justas]

My friend studies psychology, but she never mentioned AvPD, SA or a lot of other stuff. So I don't think that ordinary people know what that means. People know what means depression, shyness and they stick these problems to us.

 

[Mikefly]

Yeah i think people can tell, but some are better at hiding than others.

 

[gardnerj]

hm, i think a lot of people know somethin's up with me. And now that i know that, it makes it that much worse.

 

[BlackKids]

Most people are too self absorbed to even care. I'd just thing to myself do I care about random stangers issues, the answer is always no.

 

[Outshined]

A person can usually (but not always) recognize when another is feeling uncomfortable socially, but I'd agree
many people are too self absorbed to really care or think twice about it.

 

[Noca]

I dont have AvPD so....

 

[PennyLane]

I completely agree with dooby duck. I didn't even know what it was until I got it (or it got worse). I reckon people just think im extremely shy, boring and possibly weird for never going out. Im certain they don't think I have an actual disorder.