Bit of a late reply, but just wanted to introduce myself. I am diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and a schizoid "style"...quite a few symptoms but not enough for the full-blown diagnosis.

I'm afraid I can't completely relate to you, although our diagnoses are the same. Funny how that works! Although I feel different from most people and can have that "zombie face" as well, I am actually quite good at making friends. Never had any trouble with it, but simply don't WANT to make any friends. I cherish my alone time. I'm also an asexual, so I don't desire romantic relationships.

Like you, I despise working in groups, and used to be very comfortable doing speeches in front of many people.

Nice to see some more posts in the Schizoid forum, this place can be like a ghost town (no surprise there, though!)