Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression. People with this trait tend to prefer solitude and show little interest in close bonds.

Common characteristics: a marked preference for solitary activities, little desire to form intimate relationships, apparent indifference to praise or criticism, and an emotional coldness that others may perceive as distance.

When to see a specialist? When these traits cause personal distress or notably hinder work, social, or family functioning.

Which specialist treats it? The psychiatrist and the psychologist are the professionals who evaluate and support this type of disorder, including the psychoanalytic approach when it fits the case. If you recognize this pattern in yourself or someone close to you, discussing it with a mental health professional helps to understand and cope with it better.