Avoidant personality disorder is a condition that causes a reluctance to take risks — even small ones — out of fear of rejection or embarrassment.

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Avoidance behavior: Postponing dental visits teaches children that dental care is something to fear rather than a normal routine. In contrast, calm and positive parental behavior promotes resilience.

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Restrictive eating behaviors among patients with functional bowel disorders should be routinely assessed. Avoidant/restrictive eating occurs more frequently among individuals with bowel symptoms ...

In this video, we explore the challenges faced by an 8-year-old girl with a fear of all food, highlighting the importance of awareness surrounding ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder).