What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
A personality disorder which is defined as odd or eccentric, people with this condition have intense discomfort with social situations and intimate relationships. Schizotypal personality disorder is a distressing condition, as sufferers have difficulty making friends or having physical relationships which can leave them feeling isolated and alone. They have unusual thoughts, speech patterns, behaviours and beliefs, and are often distrustful, suspicious and paranoid. The condition is more common in men than women and not usually diagnosed till early adulthood.
Causes
As with most personality disorders it is believed that the cause is a mixture of biological, genetic and environmental factors. These can include things like genes you inherit from your parents or chemical imbalances or changes in the brain.
People with a family history of schizophrenia or paranoia are often more at risk of developing the disorder. Almost half