Suzie is a quiet and reserved person. She has a hard time fostering close relationships. She politely declines invitations to lunch because she fears she will say something wrong or embarrass herself. Suzie has characteristics of

paranoid personality disorder
avoidant personality disorder
schizoid personality disorder
borderline personality disorder

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Suzie's characteristics align most closely with avoidant personality disorder. Individuals with this disorder often experience significant feelings of inadequacy, fear of embarrassment or rejection, and a tendency to avoid social interactions to prevent potential humiliation. They may be reserved and struggle to form close relationships due to their fears. The other personality disorders listed do not match Suzie's behavior as closely as avoidant personality disorder does.