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Schizoid personality disorder: when to get help

Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.

  1. 1

    Is any of this happening now?

    Call 911

    Get emergency help now if you or someone else:

    • May act on thoughts of suicide or serious self-harm
    • Is threatening or attempting to harm another person
    • Cannot meet basic needs because of severe mental distress
    • Is hearing commands to harm themselves or someone else

    Use your local emergency number or crisis service, or go to the nearest emergency department.

    Other emergency signs, for anyone
    • Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
    • Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
    • Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
    • Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
    • Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
    • Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
    • Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
    • Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
  2. 2

    Is any of this happening?

    Be seen today

    Seek urgent mental health help if you develop new hallucinations, fixed beliefs that others say are untrue, severe confusion, or a sudden major change in behaviour.

    These symptoms are not typical of schizoid personality disorder and need assessment.

  3. 3

    Does any of this apply?

    Book an appointment

    Consider arranging a routine appointment with a mental health professional if long-term detachment or limited emotional expression is causing problems with work, housing, relationships, or daily responsibilities.

    Help may also be useful if you feel lonely, depressed, anxious, or unsure whether another condition could explain what you are experiencing.

    A routine review is also appropriate if existing support is no longer helping or if medication prescribed for another condition is causing concerns.

    Do not stop prescribed medication suddenly without advice from the prescriber.

Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Schizoid personality disorder. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.