Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a mental health condition characterised by a persistent pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotions. People with SPD often appear aloof, indifferent, and uninterested in others. They may also have a rich inner fantasy life and prefer solitary activities.
The symptoms includes
*A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:
*Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family.
*Chooses solitary activities.
*Takes pleasure in few, if any, activities.
*Lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives.
*Appears indifferent to praise or criticism.
*Shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affectivity.
*Does not desire or enjoy sexual experiences with another person.
SPD is charecterised by unusual and eccentric thinking or behaviours.
The exact cause of SPD is unknown, but it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. People with SPD may have a genetic predisposition to the disorder, and they may also have experienced early life experiences that led to social isolation and detachment.
There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for SPD, but therapy can be helpful. Therapy can help people with SPD to develop social skills, to understand their emotions, and to improve their relationships with others.