Hi there.
I did one of these silly internet "what's your disorder" questionnaires recently. I know these tests are usually crap and results should be ignored (it said I was ocd but I'm not) but it said schizoid in the results. I had never heard of schizoid so I looked it up and was surprised to find it fits me exactly. I found a website that lists the 7 point criteria used by doctors and it said you must fit at least 4 of the 7 points, all 7 fitted me perfectly.
I have had issues with mental health since childhood (im 35 now) and previously was diagnosed as just depressed with anxiety, also a psychiatrist once suggested I might be bipolar before I dropped out of treatment. I do get depression but bipolar didn't fit me.
So I guess next step is to get this confirmed by a doctor although here in the UK it's not a great time as budget cuts have had a big impact on mental health services. I tried to get back to see a psychiatrist again earlier this year after some heavy problems with depression but was refused help, they just offered me antidepressants that never worked the first time I tried them.
I'd like to ask you all about treatment of this disorder and your experiences.
Thanks.