People with schizoid personality disorder are generally described as quiet, withdrawn and selective in their social interactions. They may have few interests and friends, preferring to spend time alone. Schizoid personality disorder is one of ten personality disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Schizoid personality disorder is characterised by a lack of desire to form close relationships with others, a preference for solitude, a lack of interest in social interaction and limited emotional expression. People with this disorder generally show no interest in social skills and may have limited empathy.

Schizoid personality disorder differs from schizophrenia, which is a more severe mental disorder. However, as with schizophrenia, people with this disorder may have problems with thinking, feeling and perceiving.

The main signs of schizoid personality disorder are

Selectivity in social interactions and preference for solitude Limited interests and activities Limited expression of emotions Lack of close friends Lack of desire for close relationships Little empathy and understanding of others People with schizoid personality disorder often do not seek treatment because they do not see a problem with their behaviour. However, treatment can help to improve quality of life and reduce some symptoms.

People with schizoid personality disorder are generally described as quiet, withdrawn and selective in their social interactions. They may have few interests and friends, preferring to spend time alone. Schizoid personality disorder is one of ten personality disorders listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Schizoid personality disorder is characterised by a lack of desire to form close relationships with others, a preference for solitude, a lack of interest in social interaction and limited emotional expression. People with this disorder generally show no interest in social skills and may have limited empathy.

Schizoid personality disorder differs from schizophrenia, which is a more severe mental disorder. However, as with schizophrenia, people with this disorder may have problems with thinking, feeling and perceiving.

The main signs of schizoid personality disorder are

Selectivity in social interactions and preference for solitude Limited interests and activities Limited expression of emotions Lack of close friends Lack of desire for close relationships Little empathy and understanding of others People with schizoid personality disorder often do not seek treatment because they do not see a problem with their behaviour. However, treatment can help to improve quality of life and reduce some symptoms.