Hi RiverX,
My psychiatrist showed me some info in her books that described schizoid personality disorder. She also encouraged me to research it on the internet. We both agreed it fit me perfectly.

As far as how do I feel about it? Well, some relief, for two reasons. First, it explained why I never fit in anywhere, including my own family to a large extent. Everyone in my family is very outgoing and gregarious except me. Also, in some true crime books I've read, I heard about some personality disorders common to some murderers. I was grateful that if I must have a personality disorder, that it isn't something destructive to me or to other people

I'm rather content with the way things are. I work in a field where I don't have to much deal with people. Better yet, I work hours (3 to 11 pm) that even further reduces contact with a lot of people. My coworkers might now and then engage in some chit-chat, but I usually just stick to what I'm working on.

A pdoc? The only thing that comes to mind is a Post Doctoral student. Perhaps you can give some context in which you heard it?

I hope you can find some measure of peace and contentment.

Regards,
MS