Experiences with personality disorders and group therapy.

I was diagnosed with Avoidant personality disorder in January, and I’m starting therapy in August. Through the public healthcare system, I’ve been offered a treatment plan that includes weekly group therapy sessions and individual therapy every other week.

I have some experience with individual therapy from previous episodes of depression, so I’m not too worried about that. Group therapy, on the other hand, is completely new to me, and I’m feeling a bit unsure about what to expect.

Has anyone here gone through a similar treatment plan or done group therapy? Just in general or in relation to a personality disorder. I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences; what it was like, whether you found it helpful, and if there’s anything I should know before starting treatment