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Schizoid personality disorder   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Symptoms

  • Does not experience strong emotions
  • Does not desire or enjoy close relationships
    • Avoiding social activities that involve significant interpersonal contact
    • Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others
    • Has no close friends
  • Indifferent to praise or criticism
  • Aloof, cold affect
  • Exhibits little observable change in mood

Signs and Tests

A psychological evaluation may be performed; questionnaires and personality tests aid in the diagnosis.

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