Schizoid personality disorder

[Little_Girl]

Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from and general disinterest in social relationships and by expression of few emotions in relationships.

People with schizoid personality disorder seem to have no interest in close relationships with others and prefer to be by themselves.
Doctors diagnose schizoid personality disorder based on specific symptoms, including detachment from and disinterest in social relationships and limited expression of emotions.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy that focuses on acquiring social skills may help people with this disorder change.

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

[Jessica]

A [personality disorder] characterized by characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, and emotional coldness. [SPD] is unrelated to [Schizophrenia]. Like other personality disorders, symptoms must have a long-term effect upon the victims life, often impairing social and emotional functioning. Sufferers of SPD tend to be seen as cold, distant, and not affectionate whatsoever. They have a difficult time expressing emotions, and are indifferent to praise and criticism. Individuals with SPD lack any desire for friendly or romantic relationships. These individuals often lack any desire for sex as well, and will most likely prefer masturbation because they are unable to tolerate the emotional or physical closeness required during sex.