Schizoid Personality Disorder

Characterized primarily by a profound defect in the ability to form personal relationships, and individuals with this disorder are often seen by others as eccentric, isolated, or lonely
Individuals display a lifelong pattern of social withdrawal, and their discomfort with human interaction is apparent.
Although it’s not clear if affected by hereditary, the feature of introversion appears to be a highly inheritable characteristic.
Childhoods of these individuals have often been characterized as bleak, cold, and notably lacking empathy and nurturing
Clinical picture:
- Lack social and close relationships
- Usually isolated
- Self-absorbed
- Anhedonic
- Show little emotion
- Indifferent to praise or criticism
- Appear emotionally cold or flat
- “Hermit” like