Brief Answer:
prognosis depends on psychotherapy outcome

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to us.

Schizoid personality disorder is diagnosed in patients who display a lifelong pattern of social withdrawal. Their discomfort with human interaction, their introversion, and their bland, constricted affect are noteworthy. Persons with schizoid personality disorder are often seen by others as eccentric, isolated, or lonely.
One can help person by establishing empathetic reliable relationship. Do not involve in arguments with such person. Behave calmly and try to avoid conflict. The best thing one can do is encouragement for psychotherapy.
The mainstay of treatment is psychotherapy.
Pharmacotherapy with small dosages of antipsychotics, antidepressants, and psychostimulants has benefited some patients. Serotonergic agents may make patients less sensitive to rejection. Benzodiazepines may help diminish interpersonal anxiety.

The onset of schizoid personality disorder usually occurs in early childhood or adolescence. As with all personality disorders, schizoid personality disorder is long lasting, but not necessarily lifelong.
Factors responsible for positive outcome are:
- Early diagnosis
- Person's understanding and acceptance about personality problem
- Readiness for psychotherapy
- Efficient psychotherapist and good rapport with therapist

No specific data about prognosis is available.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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Brief Answer:
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