Hiya, I think i have Schizoid Personality Disorder, so i'm hoping for some answers about it.
First of all, these are my symptoms
- I don't have any friends, Never had, never wanted to. sure i talk to people at college and things, and quite a lot of people like me. but i never seem to want to "go out" or anything. I just sit at home all the time, doing boring cr@p like asking these questions.
- I don't have any interests at all, There's nothing in life i want to be, nor is there any activities i do/enjoy. seriously i'm probably the most boring person in the world. I don't see the point in sports, nor do i see the point in a lot of things. (I'm not some fat loser, I'm slim actually lol)
- I don't really care about anyone to be perfectly honest. I don't really see any of my family. I see my dad about once a year, and some of my uncles and other relatives i haven't seen in about 10 years. I my sound really cold, but i don't know why i feel like this. People talk about love, but i have no idea what it is. I've never been in a relationship or anything.
- Lack of social skills is also a major problem. although i do talk a lot in college, sometimes too much.I don't really know how to socialize, I tend to just ask lots and lots of questions. Don't really knwo what else to say. Or i tend to just argue for the sake of argueing, about anything and everything. :
- I also have some sort of Paranoia, I aint crazy (hearing voices and things) but i am extremely self conscious. I think people are watching me and judging me CONSTANTLY. I've also had past panic attacks when i think people are watching me.. (ok slightly crazy
) I don't actually think anyone is watching me, but it's the WHAT IF someone is watching me which freaks me out.
Yea i'm sure i've missed a lot, but thats just some of the things about my fooked up life.
Now for the causes, Apparently it's either hereditary or environmental.
I kinda fit both of these, in a way. (I think). my mum has PPD(Paranoia Personality Disorder) and suffers from manic depression.
And my childhood.. Let's just say it wasn't the best.
I was actually semi-diagnosed with Aspergers when i was quite a bit younger, but they never made it official.
My questions are:
From the things i've mentioned does it sound like i have SPD? (or anythin else? )
Could i have Aspergers?
What are the diagnostic criteria for SPD?
Advantages of being diagnosed with it?
Would i need to declare it to employers, etc.
Uhh, thanks if anyone bothered to read this far.
My heads a bit of a mess, and i'm seriously considering ending it if i don't get this sorted.
Hey, hang in there! You won't have have a reliable answer to whether you have a personality disorder or not unless a board certified psychiatrist(or, preferably several psychs) tests and tells you this is the case. Or, maybe a trained clinical psychologist (my psychologist was always evasive about it (trying to cover his @ss)).
(Many insurances cover mental stuff nowadays.). Highly consider group therapy, led by a trained M.D. or PhD.
You're definitely a sociopath. (ever see american psycho?) google it.
Don't have much advise for you because I've never encountered a sociopath anyway but their main symptoms are that they don't really have feelings (for example don't feel love, don't miss people, don't really care in general) BUT they do for some reason feel self conscious!
Anyway the scary thing is that they sometimes dont feel remorse or regret and can commit really sickening crimes and not feel bad about that. That's whats scary about the disorder...
The good news is that they have ways of treating the disorder which you might find helpful (such as intense group therapy and anti-depressants).
To answer you original question yes it is possible with have more then one personality disorder. I was diagnosed with BPD and OCPD about 1 year ago. at first I did my research and then went to my doctor and said I wanted to see a therapist or something because I was certain there was something wrong with my thinking as I was extremely depressed.
I don't know much about SPD but the link below has some diagnostic criteria but you should visit your doctor and they will transfer you to a psychiatrist for official diagnosis. it is still possible that you have aspergers - its unlikely something like goes away and some of the this you express sounds like aspergers ie. no need to socialise, difficulty in empathising with others.
As far as there being advantages due to a diagnoses I would say I don't think so but it does give you a better understanding of yourself. I personally do not tell others because people won't understand it and so there is a bit of a stigma attached to it and so I do not tell employers.
I think it would be a good idea to see a therapist - I have had therapy and although it doesn't change me personality I found it very helpful in just coping with life.
First all it is never okay to diagnosis yourself, but to answer your question, yes it is possible. everyone can say the same about themselves, it is that easy. there are individuals who are in the same position as yourself and they try to find ways around it. if you are aware that you lack a social life, or never had an interest to communicating with others (then it shows you know what the main problem is), you need to find a way to look pass that and try to meet people who understand and like you for who you are and vise versa. it seems to me that you seem more down than anything and need a push. You just have not found someone close to bond too or have not put the effort too.it takes two individuals to become friends with one another. instead of looking what your mother has had, or wasting your time reading about these disorders online, you should concerning speaking to a psychologist or therapist so they can help you understand why you feel the way you do. I have been in that same situation and I have changed it completely around. my sister right now is suffering from really bad anxiety, depression and a little more, is on medication and goes to therapy quite often and I got the chance to sit in on them. she is trying to change how she feels about life because it gets difficult at times, but believe me, being in a mindframe which is always negative is not healthy and even though you say you don't care about people, people do care about you but sometimes it is not shown directly.
You need to be patient, I know it sounds easier to say but everyone in this world will experience love, find love and even if it is not love ...as in a love relatonship between two individuals, it can be another love. love for religion, love for arts, love for animals.
Please don't consider ending anything-- or doing something that should not be done.
I hope I can reach out to you and let you know that you are important to this world...and that it is okay to feel this way. I know there is so much pressure from society today, but just know you are not alone.
Is it possible to have many Personality disorders.. ?

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who you want to be in 10 years.
what you want to be in 10 years.
basically your aspiration.
eg. doctor
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A boring person is a self-involved person.