How to Identify Schizoid Personality Disorder

What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?

Schizoid personality disorder is a mental disorder that is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary or sheltered lifestyle, and emotional distance. People with schizoid personality disorder may also display a preoccupation with fantasy, detachment from social norms, and distort reality.

Identifying Schizoid Personality Disorder

There are several characteristics which indicate that someone may have schizoid personality disorder, including:

• very few or no close relationships with family, friends or romantic partners
• lack of social engagement
• social interaction is typically viewed as boring, unfulfilling, or costly
• makes little effort to cultivate close friendships
• may prefer solitary activities like reading or engaging in hobbies to social engagements
• lack of interest in activities which others typically find enjoyable
• preoccupation with fantasy, daydreaming and ideas
• inability or difficulty expressing emotions
• trouble understanding other people’s emotions