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Originally Posted by Leah Jade Milano
Thank you both! Ladybird, you mention that I should talk to my doctor- I'm not seeing one. Do you think I should, or should I try not to make a big deal out of all this and deal with it on my own?
Your reply was so thoughtful and makes a lot of sense. But I wonder- are there people that don't need other people? I used to think that I had schizoid personality disorder, where I don't need relationships and I enjoy my own company over others.
But, perhaps the imaginary friends and yearning to be close to a particular person point otherwise.
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Hi Leah,
I would talk to my doctor about it. You mentioned twice about schizoid personality disorder... Which is a difficult one. I know people with this disorder are less likely to ask for help as even that social contact is uncomfortable for them. But I also know that social anxiety disorder can have similar effects. I react very similar to you with any contact.
Yes there is people who prefer being alone and almost cut off from the rest of the world. And they live a happy life. But there are various reasons to why.
I personally would like to find out what makes me tick... Hence me suggesting a visit to the doctor. I think you posting on here would suggest that there is something which either doesn't sit right with you and or you have open questions. That is a big deal!
If you can,let me know how you are getting on. You can pm me at any time. I guess part of my worry would be,that you self diagnose yourself and find out in a few years that it is something like social anxiety disorder rather then schizoid personality disorder.