schizoid personality disorder

Schizoid personality disorder is a mental health condition characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and a limited range of emotional expression. Individuals with this disorder often prefer solitary activities and appear detached or aloof. They may seem cold or unemotional and do not typically seek out close connections with others.12

This disorder is considered a type of personality disorder, which involves enduring, maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that impair functioning or cause distress. While the exact causes are debated, theories suggest it may stem from negative childhood experiences or maladaptive coping strategies. It is considered a rare disorder and may manifest in childhood or adolescence as a tendency toward solitude.2