As an individual diagnosed with Schizoid Personality Disorder (SzPD), I find my experiences to be both illuminating and misunderstood. This is not merely a clinical designation but a lens through which I navigate the world—a state of being that, while unconventional, is neither inherently deficient nor undesirable. This reflection seeks to aid those with SzPD and those who interact with us, offering a deeper understanding of our unique perspective.

Before you try and figure out what you really want out of life, you need to clean the space from things that don't even matter to you. Only after you get some sort of congruence within yourself will you be able to develop congruence with others.

The schizoid character structure is fundamentally built around responses to deep-seated terror and fear.

Emotional deprivation isn't just about a lack of feeling. It's about the complex role of defences and existential dilemmas, particularly in how they influence cognitive processing.

Covert schizoids, often described as "secret schizoids," possess a remarkable ability to blend into social settings. They excel at concealing their true feelings and present a facade that masks their internal turmoil.

The ability to feel normally arises as a response to the environment and our own actions. It helps us to judge whether something is safe, pleasant, fair, or desirable.