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Originally Posted by Emily Fox Seaton
I would get a new therapist. I think you are Schizoid. I have heard it said that Avoidants "can't" be around people but really wish they could. While Schizoids don't feel anything about not being around other people. But be advised, I find we have a lot in common but I don't consider myself schizoid. I just am a loner. I find people to be problems always. That doesn't mean that if I was surrounded my wonderful caring people who made my life better I wouldn't respond in kind.
My sister is at her wits end because i refuse to be friends with my cousins. I have told her a zillion times... it isn't anything personal I just don't see any room for them in my life and she just can't understand this... she squeaks... but their family? SO?
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Thanks! I wish I could change doctor and therapist, but unfortunately I'm stuck with them until I leave the long-term outpatient program.
I feel the same as you about just being a loner. While I think I fit the criteria for schizoid pd, I don't see it as an issue. It's just how I am. I just think, if I had the label, maybe they would understand and stop pushing. Since they think I have avpd, all their focus is on social anxiety (almost to the exclusion of depression, which is the main problem I need help with) and pushing me to be more social, get out more, do more. As if that would solve everything.
I get you completely about extended family.
Just because you're related to someone doesn't mean you have anything in common!