Has your AvPD stalled your career? Mine has. I work at a university and have for many years. After all this time, I am still anxious and panicky whenever I have to make small talk or need to say something in a meeting.

If I see someone,and they don’t see me, I run past. I avoid social gatherings of coworkers unless it’s really low pressure.

I have come to the conclusion that I am not going to get promoted here so I am looking for a new job.

How can I overcome this anxiety in my next job? I want to come across as friendly, capable, and confident enough to be someone who can function normally in the workplace.

I do take anxiety medication and it doesn’t seem help me enough to improve in the areas mentioned above.