Despite my lack of positive and negative symptoms, I still suffer from incredible loneliness and isolation. I’m working through it with my therapist, but he has me pegged as having Schizoid Personality Disorder, and I’m not sure much can be done to change that. It’s who I am. Hate being around other people and prefer solitude above all else.
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I’m sorry to hear that…aren’t you still married??
Yep almost 11 years now. I can be around my wife, but third-party interactions are hard for me. I never go out.
how about here on the forum? do you feel some kind of friendship here? judy
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More like camaraderie. I value people’s opinions and experiences, just not sure I’d want to meet them in the real world.
idk what to say, maybe you need to change the you look at life. good luck.
It’s not that simple. Personality Disorders affect our entire being. I’m a loner and I’m not motivated to change that. I don’t desire close friendships, and things like sex and intimacy I have a take-it-or-leave-it approach. This is likely something that will never change. Therapy is mostly useless.
I am the same way. This site helps. The internet helps. Having two cats helps. But it can’t replace human interaction. I am horrible at interpersonal interaction. I’ve gotten to where most of my life is apart from other people.
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buy cat or dog maybe that will help, i have two dogs. They make me happy, maybe you need an companion. Do you like animals. i didnt see that your have two cats, thats good. pets are good.
I have a dog. I like him more than 99% of the populace.
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There something your have interaction with, so your not hopeless. If you dont like humans you dont like humans thats okay. at least you like your dog.
@oe1489, I’m not sure you understand the condition. Here’s a primer:
Im a paranoids schizophrenic, thats my condition. sorry you have that condition hope things get better with you.
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I have paranoid sz as well. The two are not mutually exclusive.
that sucks, things will get better in the future, there’s always light at the end of tunnel.
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You’re right, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve had a breakthrough and my voices and paranoia are near gone thanks to the right meds. 
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thats great, im happy for you.
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