Schizotypal personality disorder

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Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of intense discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships, by distorted ways of thinking and perceiving, and by eccentric (odd) behavior.

People with schizotypal personality disorder may prefer not to interact with people because they feel like they are different and do not belong.
Doctors diagnose schizotypal personality disorder based on specific symptoms, including intense discomfort with close relationships, distorted ways of thinking and perceiving, and odd behavior.
Treatment includes antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Personality disorders are long-lasting, pervasive patterns of thinking, perceiving, reacting, and relating that cause the person significant distress and/or impair the person