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    Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, preferring solitary activities, and emotional detachment from others. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, especially cold and unresponsive parenting during childhood. Treatment may include medication to help with anxiety, depression, or flattened emotions, as well as talk therapy or group therapy to develop social skills.

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    Schizoid Personality Disorder

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    Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, preferring solitary activities, and emotional detachment from others. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, especially cold and unresponsive parenting during childhood. Treatment may include medication to help with anxiety, depression, or flattened emotions, as well as talk therapy or group therapy to develop social skills.

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    Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, preferring solitary activities, and emotional detachment from others. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, especially cold and unresponsive parenting during childhood. Treatment may include medication to help with anxiety, depression, or flattened emotions, as well as talk therapy or group therapy to develop social skills.

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    Prefer being alone

    Value independence and have few


    close friendships
    Generally have little to say
    Feel unable to experience happiness
    Come off as dull, indifferent or
    emotionally cold
    Feel unmotivated and tend to
    underperform at school or work

    The exact causes of schizoid personality disorder are
    unknown, but a combination of genetic and
    environmental factors particularly in early
    childhood are thought to increase the risk of
    developing the disorder

    Risk Factor :

    Having a parent or other relative who has schizoid
    personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder
    or schizophrenia
    Having a parent who was cold or unresponsive to
    emotional needs
    Being hypersensitive in your early teen years and
    having these needs treated with annoyance or scorn
    Suffering child abuse, neglect or other mistreatment
    It affects more males than females


    Medications: if you have symptoms of anxiety or
    depression a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
    (SSRI) may be prescribed to you. Also, antipsychotics
    may be used to help with flattened emotions and
    social problems.
    Talk therapy (psychotherapy): A therapist with
    experience treating this disorder is likely to
    understand your need for space and how difficult it is
    for to open up. They can reach out and help you
    without pushing too hard.
    Group therapy: A group setting in which you can
    interact with others who are also practicing new
    interpersonal skills may help a person with this
    disorder. Group therapy may also provide a support
    structure and increase your social motivation.

    Susanna Kaysen in Girl, Interrupted
    Little to no social interactions
    Attempted suicide
    Shy / depressed-like

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