I recently diagnosed myself with Avoidant Personality Disorder (actually, it would be more precise to say I lie between style and disorder) and although I've made significant progress towards treating myself of this plague, I am still afflicted by it to some extent. Is anyone else here an APD-stricken person ? Here is an excellent page with symptoms: http://www.tljones.co.uk/apd/general.htm
I almost think more have this syndrome than not. I used to have it. Until I realized there's two people in this world. Getters and Wanters. I used to want so much of my self that wanting something became equivalent into missing it because I didn't have it. The phrase "if you really want something you can get it" became something like "if you really miss something you can acquire it". Along with that came very high expectations and an anti-social attitude.
I would rate myself four out of six on the list, boxes 1/2 I am mid-way between style and disorder. Still I am told I am charming and I don't find it particularly hard to make friends. Maybe I think about tests too much?!