I don’t believe in psychology, but I do think I might have schizoid personality disorder.

[Droso]

I don't believe psychology is scientific—and I'm not here to argue my position with anyone— because of the lack of objective and empirical evidence that is used to label disorders. Especially when it comes to treating said disorders. I think these are variations of behavior and thought-patterns mostly stemming from environmental factors as well as developmental and genetics ones. In our society they can and have been deemed as disordered and made to be pathologized.

Despite this, the collection of data on differing behaviors, thought-patterns, cognition and emotions composed into labels is useful. It is useful in its function to simply and directly communicate a vague description of one's person (that is, only if correct and self-described).

So all of this to say, I think that the way I observe the world and think of it is similar to that of a schizoid personality disorder. The difference is that I don't believe it is a problem. The main problem for me is living in a close knit society that runs on connection and intimacy. Not having the ability to be independent of this society, being forced by rules and regulations to follow what is demanded and expected, is frustrating. And that is my problem. I'm simply incompatible with this type of lifestyle that humans were born into built by our previous generations.

It really is annoying. I don't like being subjected to maintained societal rules, especially ones concerning ethics and morality. I would rather live a life secluded in the wilderness, only with my close partners and some friends.

It is interesting as my newest relationship with my girlfriend has been insanely different than all of my connections before. I believe she also has schizoid personality disorder which is why we are drawn toward each other. We don't need to maintain a close and intimate relationship because we understand each other. And that certain type of connection is actually nice.

Though I do have some doubts that I am fully schizoid. I do have interest in both romantic and platonic relationships. I do maintain both of them. But I've noticed that most of them are distant and I truly do not connect. Maybe I'm what is to be described as the secret schizoid.

 

[StupidCat]

I also think I'm some sort of schizoid based on the descriptions. I simply don't crave intimacy and I'm kinda autistic.
I don't really like that idea, schizoids have a low probability of succeeding in anything.

 

[Hvergelmir]

In order for something to be considered to be a disorder it must impair or discomfort you in some way.
If you're suffering from something, it's worth trying to change it - thus the "pathologizing".

If your schizoid traits makes you suffer, it might be worth classifying and working on them. Otherwise, you're just introverted - which is fine too.
Your views are not very strange. I would personally not suspect underlying issues, besides moderate disappointment with mental health care.

 

[The Actual Devil]

I look forward to the day when the human brain is fully mapped out. All mental/personality/neurological illnesses/issues/divergences fully recognized, understood, and treatable—if wanted. Then, psychology and its various cousins will finally be able to step out from under the shade of the umbrella term of "soft sciences" and can be fully embraced and destigmatized by those who respect all other "hard sciences."
Predictions from a decade ago put the timeframe for such a revolution as being many decades into the future. However, with rapid advancements in computing technology and AI, present-day scientists seem reluctant to give a new estimate. Personally, I wouldn't be surprised to see it accomplished by the mid-2030s.
I wouldn't hold my breath hoping for governments and corporations to use the information first for mind control. Might be a good thing if robotics and AI replace most humans, then, because if we aren't needed by bad actors to enrich themselves, they will hopefully leave us alone. Who needs flesh slaves that age and die when metal and plastic ones are repairable, upgradable, and recyclable?

 

[wham311]

Not saying anyone is doing it but be careful before you self diagnose. Everyone is saying they're autistic or have ocd or ADHD or bipolar. Let a doctor tell you.

 

[711slushies]

its hard to say off the bat, because a majority of schizoid symptoms are also symptoms for a large chunk of other disorders. depression, anxiety, ptsd, autism, and even just stress in general leads to wanting to detach. Especially now (if youre in the US at least) I don't think most people like the way society functions. Schizoid is trademarked with EXTREME social withdraw, to the point of not having a job, not interacting with close friends and family, ect. to the point it becomes dysfunctional (whether you see it as a problem or people you're dependant on do). As is the case with most personality disorders, it takes a long period of analysis to determine that it is a personality disorder, and not just an off period of time or having a couple "unique" traits.

I obviously don't know you personally, so i can't determine whether or not you have it. However, if you don't believe in psychology, why lean for a psychiatric term rather than something like "introverted" or "distanced"? both convey the point in an easier to understand way for people unaware with the condition, and they both come with much less stigma than schizoid does