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Q: Schizoid Personality Disorder

asked by: Creator on October 18th, 2009

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For those who don't know, this is the criteria for SPD from the DSM IV-TR. You need 4 or more to be classed a Schizoid.

1. neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family
2. almost always chooses solitary activities
3. has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person
4. takes pleasure in few, if any, activities
5. lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives
6. appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others
7. shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affect

I feel I have: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7.

A while after turning 17 (I'm 18 now), I started to care less and less about people and starting seeing them more as variables rathar than living organisms. My family just started to annoy me and I started neglecting my friends, thus I've started staying home and using my computer or Xbox pretty much all day. I have one actual "friend" who I talk to, though it's mainly academic or philosophical stuff. My parents (who I still live with) say nothings wrong with me, despite the way I'm feeling. I think it's more or less what they want to believe. I see myself more or less as and observer of the world, like I see it from above and don't actually participate in it, thus the seeing people as variables. I don't really express much (or feel for that matter) many stong emotions. I can be happy, depressed or angry, but nothing beyond that. I'm usually engrossed either in fantasy or introspection as well. I don't get along with people to well because I'm apparently "boring" to talk to. Praise and criticism has no effect on me, though I do sometimes ask as to why it was given. And finally, yesterday (about 11 am) I was out with the previously mentioned friend. We went to a few shopping centres and visited another "friend". At the end of the day (about 6 pm) I got home and was physically drained. We didn't any hard physical stuff (except maybe walk 1 kilometer (about 0.8 miles I think)), which is nothing.

Could I possibly be a Schizoid?

On a side note, I've taken 6 online personality disorder tests (save me the lecture) and they've all come back as Very High for Schizoid.

Replies(3)

MyrahU

replied on October 20th, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

It is possible. Have you considered seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist about this? You can take personality tests all day, but they are interpreted by a computer. I think you need to talk to a real person who is experienced in diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Because personality becomes more entrenched as people get older, the sooner you get treatment, the more effective it will be. I think you have a high-level of awareness of yourself, which is really good. You know something is wrong and I don't think you would be doing all this investigation if you didn't want this to get better. Even if your family doesn't think there is anything wrong (or don't want to see it), convince them that this is important enough to talk to a professional.

Let us know how things work out.

Creator

replied on October 22nd, 2009

New User

I have considered seeing a Psychiatrist or Psychologist, but I've been unable to get my parents (main source of transport) to listen to me. I'm applying for a Medicare card (sort of enables you to use bulk-billing in Australia for doctors and such) ASAP, but can't until I can get to a Medicare branch without my parents knowledge. I've organised to go out with my friend tomorrow and go to a Medicare branch in the shopping plaza (mall). Should get the card in about 11 days and then I'll go to my GP, describe my symtoms and see if he'll point me to a Psych.

MyrahU

replied on October 22nd, 2009

Active User, very eHealthy

Most teenagers who are sneaking behind their parents' backs are partying, doing drugs, etc. You're getting help for yourself and doing what is best for you and your health. Despite what other issues you might have, you are a mature and responsible young man. That may make you stand out a bit when you're 18, but when you're 23 or 24, you're going to be well ahead of your peers.

Stay the course. Smile

Good luck.

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