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pj1
Joined: Oct 12, '09
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2009-10-24 23:01:34 |
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Hi, well I always assumed I was avoidant because I didn't know how else to explain my discomfort with people nor my disinterest in social activities. I do get anxious in groups but I really, really prefer to be alone and always have. Solo activities, that's me... none of this 'team' stuff. I'm happiest when alone and when I read "Party of One" I was like, YES! EXACTLY! So I am thinking I fit the schizoid personality discription mostly, although I'm also shy and to a certain extent, fear rejection; although, when I think about it, who cares if I'm not accepted. What do you think, those of you who have more experience or knowledge of personality disorders? Thanks. |
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shy_girl_09
Joined: Oct 25, '09
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2009-10-25 05:11:41 |
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Firstly, generally, no you cant have multiple personality disorders (not in the way you are describing anyway). Disorders are diagnosed by what best fits your symptoms. In this case, while schizoid and avoidant may seem similar, they are quite different. Schizoid is characterised by avoidance, but this avoidance is mediated by a lack of emotion towards social interaction. ie you get no pleasure from it, your indifferent to others opinions of you, etc. Schizoids do not desire social interaction. Avoidant, on the other hand, is characterised by extreme fear of social situations. You choose to be solitary because you are afraid of interacting with others, but you still desire social interaction. I'm only a psychology student, but this info is pretty much a general overview of these two disorders. As you can see, while they both involve social avoidance, it is for different reasons entirely. |
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Fatality
Joined: Jul 14, '09
Status: Senior User |
2009-10-25 05:16:25 |
| Well if you dislike social activities because you feel awkward and don't know what to say when in them, then yes. But like said above, you wouldn't be diagnosed with both, you would have one but show traits of the other only. | |
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pj1
Joined: Oct 12, '09
Status: New User |
2009-10-25 23:49:20 |
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Thanks for the replies. I understand the difference you've described and I'm not 100% sure, but it seems that schizoid fits, since I do not desire interaction and derive little pleasure from it. I only force myself to participate in anything social because it's "good for me" or expected/required. It's nice to do things with one other person occasionally, since human beings require some kind of interaction with others, but even then I feel relieved when I can retreat to solitude again. I've always failed to understand why people thrive on social activities, e.g., co-workers eating lunch together on a daily basis,etc. I am just wired differently and need to be alone most of the time. I have very little to say when in group situations...this may be due more to my solitude nature and disinterest in others than to shyness, I'm thinking..... |
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pj1
Joined: Oct 12, '09
Status: New User |
2009-10-26 00:25:04 |
| Ok, I just retook the test and was as honest as possible. The result, Schizoid: VERY HIGH. On everything else I scored moderate or low. Well, that confirms what I was thinking. | |
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Hip
Joined: Aug 10, '09
Status: Senior User |
2009-10-26 06:09:45 |
| pj1 you'll be interacting with people on a daily basis once you enter the workforce anyway, so I wouldn't worry about losing my connection with the world or whatever. | |
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