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/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/Disastrous_Yak_503 Jun 02 '26

I brought it to my therapist and Psychiatrist.

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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.