I read somewhere recently that there's debate over whether schizoids do or don't crave relationships. According to DSM-IV, a schizoid "neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family." If they do away with that item, I don't really understand where avoidant leaves off and schizoid begins. Avoidants also experience extreme anxiety about acceptance and rejection.
The reason I think I'm schizoid, as opposed to avoidant, is that I spend so much time in daydreams and fantasy. Not sure that's a determining factor, though.
What else do they have to say on the topic?
(Please forgive the disjointedness of my writing, but my meds were recently increased and they leave my head foggy)
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