Schizoid Personality (SzPD)
DSM: 301.20 ICD: F60.1Our most popular series by far, we discuss how the schizoid personality is often misunderstood and liken this type to a turtle, preferring to be alone vs in the social world. We explore psychodynamic theory and Nancy McWilliams’ conceptualization (which we find more complete than the DSM). We also contrast schizoid and autism; answer viewer questions; explore subtypes (and make our own!); and also contrast SzPD with avoidant personality.
Ep 55: The Dark Schizoid
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the distinctions between antisocial personality and narcissistic personality by analyzing DSM diagnoses, Stones’ Spectrum of Dark Personalities, and subtypes from Dr. Theodore Millon like: Reputation-Defending Devious, Exploitative Egotist, and the Unprincipled Narcissist.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
The Dark Schizoid
Can a turtle-y schizoid personality and a tiger-y antisocial personality overlap? Or are they too different? Join me as I explore the dark intersection of these two socially detached personalities!
Doc Fish
Ep 45: Schizoid Personality's Close Cousin: Avoidant in the DSM
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the DSM’s Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPd), exploring its hotly debated history, the DSM criteria, and its overlap with social anxiety. We discuss the developmental aspects of AvPd, the challenges of low self-esteem with this disorder, and how it can cause problems in employment. We end with our own unfiltered thoughts on whether or not we think it should be a diagnosis, questioning the zeitgeist in which it was coined, the lack of historical research, and its overlap with multiple other personality disorders.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Avoidant Personality Disorder in the DSM
Avoidant personality disorder is relatively new (‘80s) and is becoming more common, but it can be pretty complicated to understand. It’s characterized by fear of rejection and feelings of inadequacy - a difficult, lonely place to be. Join me as I explore what the DSM-5-TR says about avoidant personality disorder.
Doc Fish
Ep 43: The 6 Schizotypal Subtypes Explained
In this episode of The Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) unpack the 6 subtypes of schizotypal personality disorder, according to Dr. Theodore Millon. We outline Millon’s take on “structurally defective structures” as being at risk of falling apart into psychosis at all levels of functioning, with the most severe levels of schizotypal deteriorating into schizophrenia. We then discuss the characteristics of mild, moderate, and severe subtypes, specifically: Disengaged Eccentrics, Apprehensive Eccentrics, the Insipid Schizotypal, the Timorous Schizotypal, the Immobile Schizophrenic, and the Disorganized Schizophrenic.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Schizotypal Personality Subtypes (Millon)
Join me, as I dive into Millon’s 6 schizotypal subtypes - a unique personality structure that can easily fall apart into psychosis.
Doc Fish
Ep 42: The Almost Psychotic Personality | Schizotypal in the DSM
In this episode of the Personality Couch Podcast, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) dive into the origins, diagnostic criteria, and oddities associated with schizotypal personality disorder and what it means to be almost psychotic, but not quite. We unpack idiosyncrasies and “cognitive slippage” of schizotypals that include odd speech patterns, suspiciousness, emotional expression, and social anxiety. This episode also highlights the importance of cultural context in diagnosis and not overpathologizing trends or religious norms. We also explore the overlap with and risk of schizophrenia in schizotypals, along with long-term implications of living in a quasi-psychotic cognitive space.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
Schizotypal Personality Disorder in the DSM-5-TR
Schizotypal personality disorder is not quite in reality, but not quite out of it. Some theorists don’t view it as its own disorder, but the DSM-5-TR does! Let’s dive into the criteria that define schizotypal personality disorder.
Doc Fish
Ep 41: The Schizophrenic Personality | Understanding Schizotypal & Schizotypy
In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the origins and nuances of schizotypal personality disorder, its genetic links to schizophrenia, and the clinical observations that define it. We discuss the evolution of the term ‘schizotypal’ in the DSM, the implications of schizotypy, and how environmental factors and social learning influence its development. We also uncover observable traits of schizotypal individuals, their social interactions, and self-concept, providing a comprehensive overview of this intriguing personality disorder that is not quite psychotic, but close.
Doc Bok
Doc Fish
The Schizophrenic Personality | Understanding Schizotypal & Schizotypy
Is there a personality predisposed to schizophrenia? Researchers seem to think so! Pull up a chair, and join me, as I unpack the super fascinating topic of schizotypy, and also explain what schizotypal personality looks like!
Doc Fish