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Schizoid Personality Disorder
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Schizoid Personality Disorder
They tend to be socially isolated and emotionally detached. They take little pleasure in life, and are indifferent to criticism and praise.
- Prefer to be alone (solitary activities)
- Prize independence, have few close relationships.
- Confuse on how to respond to normal social cues and have little to say.
- Lack desire for sexual relationships.
- Unmotivated, indifferent, and typically play the role of a "follower."
(Information from mayoclinic.com)
Case Study
1. Medications - There is no specific drug treatment, however doctors may prescribe drugs to treat some symptoms like anxiety and depression.
2. Psychotherapy - This helps increase awareness of interpersonal cues and improves social skills.
3. Group Therapy - Provides support structure and helps practice new social skills.
"Mark"
The following comes from a therapist's notes of a session with "Mark."
Mark sits in the instructed location. When asked how he feels about attending therapy, Mark responds, "OK, I guess." His responses are systematic and do not show emotion. No matter how invasive the questions are, Mark answers in the same, robotic way. Mark appears to go back and forth between boredom and annoyance at the session. When asked about his interpersonal relationships, Mark replies that he has none. He does not confide in anyone and does not have a girlfriend. Although he says that he shares issues with his mother and sisters, he has not talked to them in the last two years. He does not feel uneasy with discussions about his sex life, and admits that the one time he had intercourse he found it boring. He says that even in his work life (he is a computer programmer) he can not work on a team. The reason he has now come to therapy is because his only client demanded that Mark work with his IT department, and he (Mark) feels threatened. When asked why, Mark remains silent for a time and then replies, "I have my working habits and my long-established routines. My productivity depends on strict adherence to these rules." He does not plan on ever working outside his box. His hobbies are collecting sci-fi comics and magazines. When asked if that makes him happy, he replies, "I collect old magazines. How are old magazines supposed to make me happy?"
http://ww w.healthyplace.com/personality-disorders/malignant-self-love/schizoid-patient-a-case-study/