Schizoid By Victoria Hagg

Axis II  Occupational-Economic: Works best when alone; is indifferent to praise or criticism  Social withdrawal; intimacy avoidance; inability to feel pleasure; restricted emotional expression

Schizoid  denoting or having a personality type characterized by emotional aloofness and solitary habits

Symptoms  long-standing pattern of detachment from social relationships  difficulty expression emotions  prefer to spend time with themselves rather than socialize or be in a group of people  difficulty responding appropriately to important life events

Other Information  lack of social skills and lack of desire for sexual experiences  have few friendships, date infrequently, and often do not marry  Employment or work functioning may be impaired, particularly if interpersonal involvement is required  may do well when they work under conditions of social isolation

Causes  both genetics and environment are suspected to play a role  professionals speculate that a bleak childhood where warmth and emotion were absent contributes to the development of the disorder  The higher risk for schizoid personality disorder in families of schizophrenics suggests that a genetic susceptibility for the disorder might be inherited

Treatment  rarely seek treatment, because their thoughts and behavior generally do not cause them distress.  When treatment is sought, people choose psychotherapy  Medications generally not used to treat schizoid personality disorder itself. Drugs might, however, be prescribed if the person also suffers from an associated psychological problem, such as depression

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