interesting reading there, perna. i too do not consider my schizoid personality a disorder. it was particularly interesting to me to read michael's stated reason for not associating with others, as he even used the same one word explaination i do when asked... control. everyone else can do as they please but i must have complete and personal control of my atmosphere, to use a planetary analogy. that i do not have such complete control now that i've returned to school probably has alot to do with my increased difficulties with anxiety and panic, for which i am unhappily seeking treatment, and too how i wound up here at psych central.