Psychology In Seattle Podcast

Avoidant Personality Disorder (Chapter 1) (Deep Dive) (2020 Rerun)

Sep 9, 2025
Dive into the complexities of avoidant personality disorder and its connection to loneliness. The discussion critiques typical advice on social interactions, challenging conventional wisdom about connectivity. Listeners are invited to reflect on the nuances of social anxiety and human relationships, offering a thought-provoking look at how these issues manifest in everyday life.
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INSIGHT

Loneliness Is Common And Hard To Fix

  • Kirk Honda identifies loneliness as highly prevalent and personally challenging to treat effectively.
  • He notes common quick-fix advice often fails for many people despite being well-meaning.
INSIGHT

Common Advice Often Isn't Enough

  • Kirk argues typical advice like 'just get out there' rarely works for many lonely people.
  • He emphasizes that simple solutions often don't resolve persistent loneliness.
ANECDOTE

Knowing Likable Yet Lonely People

  • Kirk reflects on knowing many likable people who remain lonely year after year despite being desirable friends.
  • He wonders why these people don't simply connect with each other to solve loneliness.
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