1. Schizoid Personality Disorder Site provides American and European descriptions of the disorder along with brief outline of treatment paradigms. http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-pe02.html

SYNOPSIS Schizoid Personality Disorder MENU Description American Description European Description Personality Disorders - eMedicine.com Diagnosis Online Diagnosis Treatment Treatment (Introduction) Research All Recent Research Other Web Pages Internet Links to Personality Disorders Sites Internet Mental Health © 1995-2005 Phillip W. Long, M.D.

2. Dual Diagnosis And The Schizoid Personality Disorder Symptoms and treatment of schizoid personality disorder combined with substance abuse. http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/schizoid.htm

The Dual Diagnosis Pages: "From Our Desk" Revised 25 March, 2000 Dual Diagnosis and the Schizoid Personality Disorder Table of Contents The Schizoid Personality Disorder Treating the The Schizoid Personality Disorder Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Treating the Addicted Schizoid Personality Disorder For references, see the Bibliography page Cluster A: The Schizoid Personality Disorder (SPD) Essential Feature According to the DSM-IV™ (1994, p. 638), the essential feature of the schizoid personality disorder "e;is a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings."e; These individuals appear to lack a desire for intimacy. They spend time alone and select activities that do not include interaction with others. The ICD-10 (1994, p. 225) describes the schizoid personality disorder as "e;characterized by withdrawal from affectional, social and other contacts, with a preference for fantasy, solitary activities and introspection. There is a limited capacity to express feelings and to experience pleasures."e; Millon & Davis (1996, p. 217) describe the SPD as the "e;asocial"e; pattern characterized by a deficiency in the ability to experience pleasure. Kalus (1995, p. 58) believes that the schizoid personality disorder is distinguished by the predominance of negative symptoms associated with the schizophrenia spectrum disorders, i.e., social, interpersonal, and affective deficits without psychotic-like cognitive/perceptual distortions.

3. Cluster A: Schizoid Personality Disorder Contains a table summarizing mental health, treatment and addiction issues. http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/spdtable.htm

The Dual Diagnosis Pages 29 March, 2000 Cluster A: SCHIZOID PERSONALITY DISORDER (SPD) Mental Health Issues Treatment Issues Dual Diagnosis Treatment Issues Essential Feature: A pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression (DSM-IV™, 1994). Self Image: SPDs view themselves as loners who prize independence, solitude, and mobility (Beck). In treatment, SPDs describe feeling that life is passing them by; they feel like they are observing life at a distance (Siever). View of Others: SPDs fear engulfment and preserve a sense of safety by maintaining distance from others. Abandonment is a lesser evil than engulfment (McWilliams). SPDs view others as intrusive (Beck). Relationships: The hallmark of SPD is social isolation (Siever). SPDs are not responsive to the feelings of others; their social detachment is preferred and comfortable (Millon). Authority Issues: SPDs will avoid contact with authority; they are indifferent to either praise or criticism (DSM IV™, 1994). Behavior: SPDs appear colorless, shy, and indifferent to others (Millon); they seem quiet, serious, and eccentric (Siever). Others view SPDs as dull, uninteresting, and humorless; they are often ignored (Beck).

4. Schizoid Personality Disorder Deals with diagnostic criteria, treatment, description, differential diagnosis and the author s personal observations regarding SPD. http://www.pipeline.com/~dada3zen/schizoid_per_dis.htm

Schizoid Personality Disorder : A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: (1) neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family (2) almost always chooses solitary activities (3) has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person (4) takes pleasure in few, if any, activities (5) lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives (6) appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others (7) shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affectivity Description : Unlike people with schizotypal personality disorder who may have one or two semi-close relationships, people with schizoid personality disorder are extreme loners and rarely have any close relationships. The major characteristics of schizoid personality disorder are: 1) No desire for social relationships: People with schizoid personality disorder have no desire to form close relationships. They may form stable relationships with family members or other people but they lack the ability to form close relationships.

5. Schizoid Personality Disorder - Online Diagnosis. New Treatments, January 22, 20 Online diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder based on the patient's symptoms. Requires paid subscription. http://www.medical-library.org/journals/mddx/schizoid_dis/1_schizoid_personality

Online Medical Diagnosis The National Medical Society Schizoid Personality Disorder - Online Diagnosis Online diagnosis of schizoid personality disorder based on the patient's symptoms. New Treatments, January 22, 2005. For how many years has the patient had difficulty with interpersonal relationships? How old is the patient? Does the patient have difficulty interacting with other people in social situations? Yes No Does the patient have few close friends? Yes No Does the patient display little emotion in social settings? Yes No Has there been a detachment from social relationships Yes No Karen Williams, MD back to the library Online Diagnosis of Symptoms and Medical Diseases Online Diagnosis of Psychiatric Disorders Online Treatment Advisor and New Treatments ... Diagnosis by Disease This interactive medical program finds a diagnosis for schizoid personality disorder.

6. Comparison Of Schizoid Personality Style And Disorder Compares the schizoid personality style with the schizoid personality disorder. http://www.psychpage.com/learning/library/person/schizoid.html

7. Schizoid Personality Disorder Unlike people with schizotypal personality disorder who may have one or two semiclose relationships, people with schizoid personality disorder are http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

8. Schizoid Personality Disorder to the onset of Schizophrenia, add Premorbid, eg, schizoid personality disorder (Premorbid).......schizoid personality disorder. American http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis1/p21-pe02.html

Schizoid Personality Disorder American Description Diagnostic Criteria A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family almost always chooses solitary activities has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person takes pleasure in few, if any, activities lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affectivity Does not occur exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia, a Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features, another Psychotic Disorder, or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and is not due to the direct physiological effects of a general medical condition. Note: If criteria are met prior to the onset of Schizophrenia, add "Premorbid," e.g., "Schizoid Personality Disorder (Premorbid)."

9. Mental Help Net - Personality Disorders Symptoms Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms - schizoid personality disorder Symptoms - Schizotypal Personality Disorder http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. PTypes - Schizoid Personality Disorder Criteria Looks at the disorder from the four perspectives of psychiatry disease, dimensional, behavior, and life story, and includes links to the other resources. http://www.geocities.com/ptypes/schizoidpd.html

PTypes - Personality Types Search PTypes Personality Disorders Passive-Aggressive Schizoid Personality Disorder The Solitary personality type is a nonpathological representation of this category. Perspectives q.v. Disease Dimensional Behavior ... Life Story The Disease Perspective The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (American Psychiatric Association, 1994, pg. 641) describes Schizoid Personality Disorder as a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family; almost always chooses solitary activities; has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person; takes pleasure in few, if any, activities; lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives;

11. Schizoid Personality Disorder Site provides American and European descriptions of the disorder along with brief outline of treatment paradigms. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

12. Psych Central Schizoid Personality Disorder Symptoms General symptoms of schizoid personality disorder. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Personality Disorder Test - Personality Test Personality Disorder Test look for the ten recongized personality disorders which are Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal, Antisocial, Borderline http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

14. Psych Central: Schizoid Personality Disorder Treatment General treatment guidelines for schizoid personality disorder, including psychotherapy, medications and selfhelp resources. http://www.grohol.com/disorders/sx30t.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Schizoid Personality Disorder TREATMENT Table of Contents Psychotherapy Medications Self-Help Psychotherapy While there are many suggested treatment approaches one could make for this disorder, none of them are likely to be easily effective. As with all personality disorders, the treatment of choice is individual psychotherapy. However, people with this disorder are unlikely to seek treatment unless they are under increased stress or pressure in their life. Treatment will usually be short-term in nature to help the individual solve the immediate crisis or problem. The patient will then likely terminate therapy. Goals of treatment most often are solution-focused using brief therapy approaches. The development of rapport and a trusting therapeutic relationship will likely be a slow, gradual process that may not ever fully develop as in seeing people with other disorders. Because people who suffer from this disorder often maintain a social distance with people in their lives, even those close to them, the clinician should work to help ensure the client's security in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging the client's boundaries are important and the therapist should not look to confront the client on these types of issues. Long-term psychotherapy should be avoided because of its poor treatment outcomes and the financial hardships inherent in length therapy. Instead, psychotherapy should focus on simple treatment goals to alleviate current pressing concerns or stressors within the individual's life. Cognitive-restructuring exercises may be appropriate for certain types of clear, irrational thoughts which are negatively influencing the patient's behaviors. The therapeutic framework should be clearly defined at the onset. Stability and support are the keys to good treatment with someone who suffers from schizoid personality disorder. The therapist must be careful not to "smother" the client and be able to tolerate some possible "acting-out" behaviors.

15. Personality Disorder Information Schizoid People with schizoid personality disorder avoid relationships and do not show much emotion. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

16. Psych Central: Schizoid Personality Disorder Symptoms General symptoms of schizoid personality disorder. http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx30.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Schizoid Personality Disorder SYMPTOMS A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following: neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family almost always chooses solitary activities has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with another person takes pleasure in few, if any, activities lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree relatives appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affectivity Treatment Criteria summarized from: American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition . Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association. Disorders Index Last reviewed: On 26 Aug 2003 By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

17. Mental Help Net Disscusses psychotherapy, group therapy, medications and selfhelp. http://mentalhelp.net/poc/view_doc.php?type=doc&id=482&cn=8&PHPSESSI

18. Schizoid Personality Disorder schizoid personality disorder http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

19. Psych Central: Schizoid Personality Disorder Treatment General treatment guidelines for schizoid personality disorder, including psychotherapy, medications and selfhelp resources. http://psychcentral.com/disorders/sx30t.htm

home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Schizoid Personality Disorder TREATMENT Table of Contents Psychotherapy Medications Self-Help Psychotherapy While there are many suggested treatment approaches one could make for this disorder, none of them are likely to be easily effective. As with all personality disorders, the treatment of choice is individual psychotherapy. However, people with this disorder are unlikely to seek treatment unless they are under increased stress or pressure in their life. Treatment will usually be short-term in nature to help the individual solve the immediate crisis or problem. The patient will then likely terminate therapy. Goals of treatment most often are solution-focused using brief therapy approaches. The development of rapport and a trusting therapeutic relationship will likely be a slow, gradual process that may not ever fully develop as in seeing people with other disorders. Because people who suffer from this disorder often maintain a social distance with people in their lives, even those close to them, the clinician should work to help ensure the client's security in the therapeutic relationship. Acknowledging the client's boundaries are important and the therapist should not look to confront the client on these types of issues. Long-term psychotherapy should be avoided because of its poor treatment outcomes and the financial hardships inherent in length therapy. Instead, psychotherapy should focus on simple treatment goals to alleviate current pressing concerns or stressors within the individual's life. Cognitive-restructuring exercises may be appropriate for certain types of clear, irrational thoughts which are negatively influencing the patient's behaviors. The therapeutic framework should be clearly defined at the onset. Stability and support are the keys to good treatment with someone who suffers from schizoid personality disorder. The therapist must be careful not to "smother" the client and be able to tolerate some possible "acting-out" behaviors.

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