Description

Schizoid personality disorder is a condition where a person shows very little, if any, interest, and capacity to form relationships with other people. It is very difficult for the person to express a full range of emotions.

If you have schizoid personality disorder, can be seen as to keep to himself or to reject others. You may not be interested in, or able to form friendships or romantic relationships. Because it doesn't tend to show emotion, they may appear not to care about others or what's going on around you.

Schizoid personality disorder is less common than other personality disorders, but it is much more common than schizophrenia. The cause is not known. Some of the symptoms of personality disorder schizoid are similar to the autism spectrum disorders, other personality disorders — especially avoidant personality disorder — and the first symptoms of schizophrenia.

Talk therapy, also called psychotherapy can help those who know they need to improve relationships with others. But it is common to feel secure about to change. The drugs are mainly used to treat mental health conditions that occur along with this type of personality disorder, rather than the disease itself.

Symptoms

If you have a personality disorder schizoid, it is likely that you:

  • I want to be alone and do things alone.
  • Does not want or enjoy close relationships.
  • They feel little or no desire for sexual relationships.
  • Take pleasure in some of the activities, if any.
  • It is difficult to express their emotions and react.
  • Can lack of humor or you are not interested in the others. Or you may be cold toward others.
  • They may lack the drive that makes you want to reach the goals.
  • Do not react to the praise or criticism of others.

People can see you as odd, or unusual.

Schizoid personality disorder most often begins when a person is a young adult. But some symptoms can be observed during childhood. These symptoms can make it difficult to do well in school, at work, in social situations or in other areas of life. But the person can do well if the job can be done by mostly working alone.

Schizoid personality disorder and schizophrenia

Although the names may sound alike, schizoid personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, schizophrenia spectrum, and the disorders are different types of mental health conditions. But they can have similar symptoms, such as not being able to make social connections or display a full range of emotions.

In contrast with the schizotypal personality disorder and schizophrenia, people with personality disorder schizoid:

  • They are in touch with reality.
  • Are not likely to feel paranoid, hold strange beliefs or hallucinate.
  • To make sense of the talk. Although the tone may not be animated, the content of the conversation of the person is not strange or difficult to follow.

When to see a doctor

People with personality disorder schizoid normally only seek treatment for a related problem, such as depression.

If someone close to you has urged to seek help for the common symptoms of personality disorder schizoid, make an appointment with a doctor or other health care professional or a mental health professional. If you suspect that a loved one may have schizoid personality disorder, gently suggest that the person seek help. You can offer to go along to the first appointment.

Causes

The personality is the mix of thoughts, emotions and behaviors that makes you special. It is the way we see, understand and interact with the outside world. It is also the way you see yourself. The personality is formed when you're a kid. It is shaped by a mixture of your surroundings and of the genes passed from their parents.

Children tend to learn over time to understand social cues and take action. What causes a personality disorder schizoid to happen is not known. But a mixture of your surroundings and of the genes that are transmitted to you, it may play a role in the development of the disorder.

Risk factors

Factors that increase your risk of schizoid personality disorder include:

  • Have a parent or other relative who has this type of personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder or schizophrenia.
  • Having a father who was cold, do not care about you and not taking action to help emotionally.

Complications

People with this personality disorder are at greater risk of:

  • Schizotypal personality disorder or schizophrenia.
  • Other personality disorders.
  • The greater depression.
  • The anxiety disorders.

Diagnosis

You can have a physical examination to rule out other medical health problems. Then, your primary care physician may suggest that you see a mental health professional.

To find out if you have schizoid personality disorder, your mental health professional will talk with you about your symptoms and ask several questions. Also, your mental health professional will likely be going through your medical and personal history.

Treatment

If you have a personality disorder schizoid, you may want to go your own way and do not speak with others, including your physician or other health care professionals. You may be so accustomed to a life of not being close to someone emotionally, that you are not sure that you want to change — or that you can.

You could agree to start treatment only when a family member or friend who cares for you urges you to do so. But working with a mental health professional who knows how to treat schizoid personality disorder can make your life much better.

The treatment options include:

  • Talk therapy. If you want to build closer relationships, forms of cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you change the beliefs and behaviors that cause problems in their relationships. A therapist knows that you need support to explore their relationship and how difficult it can be open up about his inner life. The therapists listen to you and help you work toward the goals you have identified for yourself.
  • Group therapy. In a group setting, you can learn how to talk to other people who are also learning and practicing new social skills. At the time, the group therapy may provide the necessary support to make their social skills better.
  • Drugs. There are No specific drugs to treat the disorder of the schizoid personality. But certain medications can help with problems such as anxiety or depression.

With proper treatment and a skilled therapist, you can make a lot of progress and improve their quality of life.

Preparing for your appointment

It is likely to begin by contacting your primary care physician. In some cases, when you call to schedule an appointment, a mental health professional may be suggested immediately.

Have a friend or family member, if possible. With your approval, to someone that you have known for a long time, you may be able to answer questions or share information with the doctor that you don't think to bring up.

Here's some information to help you prepare for your appointment.

What you can do

Before your appointment, make a list of:

  • Any symptoms you or your family noticed and for how long. Ask friends or family if you have been worried about their behavior and what I have seen.
  • Key personal information, including the events that have caused anxiety in the past and none of the main factors of stress. Find out about your family's medical history, including a history of mental health problems.
  • Your medical information, including other physical or mental health problems that you have.
  • All the medicines that you take. Include the names and doses of the medicines, herbs, vitamins or supplements you take.
  • Questions to ask your doctor or mental health professional in order to make the most of your appointment.

Some basic questions to ask your doctor include:

  • What is likely causing my symptoms or condition?
  • What are other possible causes?
  • Is my condition likely to be short-term or long-term?
  • What treatments are most likely to help me?
  • If you suggest the medicine, what are the possible side effects?
  • Is there a generic alternative to the medicine you're prescribing?
  • How much can I expect my symptoms improve with treatment?
  • I have other health conditions. How can I best manage them together?
  • Are there brochures or other printed material I can have? What sites do you recommend?

Do not hesitate to ask any other questions during your appointment.

What to expect from your doctor

Your doctor or mental health professional is likely to ask several questions. Be prepared to respond to them to make sure that there is time to review the points that you want to focus on.

Your doctor may ask:

  • What symptoms or problems you are concerned about?
  • You've seen your symptoms get worse at certain times? If so, when do your symptoms get worse, and how to handle that when it happens?
  • Do you have family or friends nearby? If not, does that bother you?
  • How would you describe yourself?
  • Do you often choose to do things by yourself?
  • Do you share his thoughts with anyone who is not your immediate family?
  • What do you like to do in your free time?
  • Have you ever thought of harming yourself or others? Have you ever done that?
  • Have the members of your family or friends have been worried about his behavior?
  • Have any of your close relatives has been treated for mental health conditions?
  • Do you drink alcohol or use drugs? If so, how often?
Symptoms and treatment of personality disorder Schizoid