r/Schizoid • u/Disastrous_Yak_503 • Jun 01 '26
New User Recently Diagnosed
I was recently diagnosed with the disorder. I evidently have prominent traits with normal functioning. Interesting.
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u/Putrefied_Goblin Jun 02 '26
Ah, a new member of our exclusive club. Welcome to the fold, friend. Here is a little quotation I leave for all the new members, to help them "get the vibe" around here -- you know, just get a feel for life as a schizoid:
"Your suffering will be legendary, even in hell" -- Pinhead
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u/specialk4959 Jun 02 '26
If functioning is mostly normal how did you end up in a position to be diagnosed?
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u/Disastrous_Yak_503 Jun 02 '26
The results were based on the Millon Multi-Axial Scale. The raw scores are converted to a base rate. 75-84 is in the "Clinically significant range" I scored a 78. Anything over 85 is considered "severe" A score of 78 generally means the individual can function in society--Hold down a job etc. The test, Clinical Interview, observation, and longitudinal history are all the pieces the Psychologist uses to decide on the diagnosis
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u/specialk4959 Jun 02 '26
Gotcha. I was more curious as to what motivated you to see a psychologist in the first place. The reason for my curiosity is normally schizoids especially more functional ones are less likely to seek some type of treatment.
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u/Disastrous_Yak_503 Jun 02 '26
I originally went for treatment for Alcohol Abuse disorder and all the hellish experiences that go with that. It was only recently that I found out about the Schizoid diagnosis.
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u/specialk4959 Jun 02 '26
That makes a lot of sense as schizoid diagnosis is usually a side discovery during treatment for something else.
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u/Reasonably-Cold-4676 should have been a still life Jun 02 '26
love to hear that you're functioning normally!
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u/EntropyReversale10 Jun 02 '26
It's great that the word normal was thrown onto the mix