I think even if they have interest on sex, its still on primitive level like a need more than desire. They dont view their relationships based on things that people usually thinks how it exactly should be. Maybe they just do it for keeping their partners content or just because of boredom. Spending time with pornographic pictures in solitude is just a another way to avoid any human relationship

One of the big issues with the diagnosis is that there are very few pure schizoids out there. Most of the time it's people that were misdiagnosed and are really autistic, schizotypal or avoidant. That not to say that there aren't any, but there are so few that maintaining it as an active diagnosis is pretty much impossible.

Belief not needed, yes he definitely got that wrong.

@uguler4744 I just like how rubbing my dick feels. I've always found it unfortunate that I ejaculate (though, often I don't do it long enough to ejaculate; I've always tried to quit before I ejaculate, but that doesn't always work), which creates a mess and cuts time short. Maybe one of these days, I'll be able to have my testicles and prostate removed and I won't have to worry about the mess aspect anyway.

Even if he had been diagnosed as SPD that does not lessen his culpability.

I'm at your service Mr O'Donnell

No kidding!

You got pranked, George! Seriously though, I have only seen two patients with this diagnosis, and neither of them have particular interesting stories or presentations, I'm afraid.

@@APsychForSoreMinds oh you need a case study? Allow me to introduce myself 🧚🏾‍♂️

Yeah I was lost on this one. lol JK I get it though. I have a mild version of schizoid. I used to be pretty severe, but I have gotten a lot better over the years. My children healed me in a lot of ways perhaps. I get what he means that he does not know a lot of people with this condition. My parents used to force me to go to therapy as a teenager. And the therapist told them it is probably not going to help or be effective, because I would not engage with them. I am totally aware of people trying to interact with me, but I just did not want to engage with them. I think this may make this condition quite different from Autism. I imagine Autistic people are not avoiding people on purpose and most of them are probably not aware of their behavior is way different from what people expect. I know my behavior is way outside of social norms and I am not really bothered by it. Also, I am married and have children now, but I identify as asexual. I have no sexual desires. My husband has to initiate intimacy with me. And I feel like it is a chore. I could live without it. I seriously would rather wash my hair lol. (If that makes sense). My current husband is very aware and understanding of my condition. My ex was not. He eventually left me for someone else because I could not fulfill his emotional needs. He thought I was cold. And I 100% understand his perspective. I am who I am. My current husband thought that at first too, but I was more open and direct with him. I can't say that we go to therapy because (even the thought of it makes me anxious- just the thought of talking to a person... for a whole hour... or even 30 minutes is not appealing to me at all). But my husband is a workaholic and can be gone for weeks at time. He wants a partner that does not have to be him every single moment (or someone who is clingy) so maybe that is why we get along alright. (We have been together 10 years now.)

If only this condition wasn’t actually a spectrum - like most things in this realm. Rick roll time

Yes, fair point. I have done other proper videos on this though. Check them out.

I hear you. Mania for me has always been agitation rather than enjoyment or fun but I think it varies very much from person to person

Love you back, Sherri

Much obliged, HT

Thanks for watching! Spread the love by telling the whole world about my channel please

My pleasure!

That's only because you subscribed to my channel.

Dr Das is Bollywood/Hollywood's stock psychiatrist. No need to cast anyone else :)

You're making me blush, you bad wolf.

@@APsychForSoreMinds 😉😘

He is so handsome. 😘

aww, shucks!

Welcome aboard!

My arms are actually weedy and skinny. The graphics were all edited in post production.

@@APsychForSoreMinds Skillz 😆

​@APsychForSoreMinds yeah right 😅

Yo Claudia. Wha gwan? It can either mean faking or exaggerating, or having the illness but using it as an excuse. You should check out my series on faking mental illness on this channel.

much obliged

I'm afraid not, Gail. I'm not allowed to disclose information about one of my own assessments, or I'll get in trouble. That's why I anonymise my cases and change some demographic details.

Hi Becky, I'm pretty sure I've answered this in one of my AMA videos. Check them out to acquire the knowledge you seek

I have a video called 'what is schizophrenia?' I think this holds the answers you seek.

Yo, MIlly. Not sure I've ever had any patients who have smell things (olfactory hallucinations). It does happen, but it rarely leads to offending, so they don't need a forensics psychiatrist. Many of my patients have paranoia, - check out my other videos for their stories!

@@APsychForSoreMindsthats very true lol. I get all of them but couldn't do anything wrong lol.

Cure is a strong word.

Personality disorders don’t get cured. Rarely can they reach remission.

for content, not of content. sorry

Yes, this is a great idea. It's too complex to explain in the comments, but I will make a video on it one day. Just give me some time!

​Did you ever do a video? I'm loving this rabbit hole!

It's all a joke, Cory. I love all my viewers, even the ones that hate me.

@@APsychForSoreMinds a joke? As a newbie subscriber.. I actually had to double take. Its pretty offensive. Maybe i not your target market. 😕

Yes, spotty bald loser is not funny, i agree. Especially from a psychiatrist but hey, probably that's why he is one..

All those things and so much more, Miss Miller.

Not if I spell it incorrectly

@@APsychForSoreMinds Ditto, then!

no problem. Let's do it again sometime