Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD) | The Signs

*Most Watched MedCircle Moment of 2022*

In this video, he Dr. Ramani will discuss the signs of Schizotypal Personality Disorder also know as SPD. This disorder is characterized by distorted thinking, feelings and social interactions.

If you or someone you know is struggling with SPD, it's important to know the signs so you can get help. Watch this video to learn about the indicators of SPD and how to seek help.

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[larissamezo]

I love the intelligence of this woman. Awe inspiring for me.

[AmyC]

Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, CA, Professor Emerita of Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles, and the Founder and CEO of LUNA Education, Training & Consulting. she's not exactly 'just some lady on YouTube ".

[matrixdances]

I think Dr Ramani is wonderful and I love her talks. I find the use of the word egocentricity to be slightly triggering but I also kind of agree but here’s my perspective — When I get paranoid I isolate because I don’t want to be judged or make others uncomfortable and I often think people can read my mind. Since we have trouble connecting with others (they think we are odd), the paranoia and fear that stuff is about you is almost a way of feeling closer to people . I desire human connection but at a certain point it becomes scary . I have delusions and have experienced psychosis. I am aware that I make stuff about me & I am really hard on myself for doing this . I used to perform music and will again . I dance . Performing is less scary than socializing . I have tics and cptsd (lost my hearing for a few months to a flash bang in a protest . I got it back so I was lucky) . But being a musician, singing was the way I would calm myself, like stimming. I think we do that too. So sometimes my body will move in strange ways in response to loud sounds etc . And there’s the ocd and adhd . I have been diagnosed with many conditions and it’s still confusing because for 9 years of seeing psychiatrists and therapists I’ve never gotten a definitive answer. If we are egocentric, why are we so often thinking of people? Isn’t that kind of like socializing? I worry that I could think a thought and that my thought alone could hurt or offend someone (intrusive thoughts) . So I’ve self isolated and I stopped using my voice because I became tired and felt misunderstood. So I’m sharing my story because I know that it’s ok for me to exist and it’s ok for me to use my voice. Sometimes we are our only friend. So it’s like there’s two of me or something. People have always called me weird esp when I was young . When I’ve had panic attacks people have called me dramatic . I started commenting sometimes on YouTube recently & that has been good. I don’t know but maybe somebody else would relate / understand. I feel like a large part of human experience is learning to integrate the ego . So we might all be egotistical and this could be expressed in different ways . I don’t know if a schizotypal person is more egotistical than a “neurotypical” person. Somebody who has good social skills might have developed those in part to connect, in part to express themself. Is self-expression egotistical? Is it a way of connecting to others and shining our light? Like music, art, poetry… in flow state I do not worry and I feel beautifully connected to myself and the universe. And I want to share, when I do and people connect with my music or art, I feel connection, I feel seen, I feel love. There could be exceptions, I don’t know, but I think we all want to feel this universal love and connection .

[changedever]

Dr. Ramani is the most brilliant. Thank God for her and her wisdom.

[cynthiacrawford]

Sadly the TV shows teach people to talk about others and play games. I quit TV decades ago. I hear people at work talk in ng about each other. I just avoid negativity. Stay out of it is my opinion. A very peaceful life comes from not getting wrapped up in others business.

[chilloften]

I’m hated upon eyesight, a lot of times. Others say no no.
But trust me. It’s mainly as I work in healthcare, lots of co-workers seem to feel it’s a competition.
I try and thug my way thru the nursing home, with the others trying to intimidate me because yes, I want the work done.

[Let]

Please tell people what to do if a loved one is off meds, having delusions, etc. so many people living in a limited space and have no idea.

[jao]

That dog doesn't move the whole hour they talk, my dog would be a pain that whole time we talked lol

[phoebesmith]

What she just described as schizophrenic is every single person who believes that there’s a god in the sky somewhere that created everything. If that’s not a delusion, I don’t know what is. But, at the same time I get why people delude them selves. Life is hard.

[papasmamas]

Im diagnosed Schizotypal and I had what she describes, I had it mostly in my early 20s when I attended to university. Nowadays I dont have it anymore.

[kk]

This is so on point. She does it again! Thanks Dr Ramani for some much needed guidance in this world.

God bless you everyone. 🙏🏼❤️✌🏼

[wutangmuslin]

Schizotypal people are very eccentric, harbour odd thoughts and have magical beliefs.

[andreasmith]

PLEASE distinguish between social anxiety disorder and this!!!

[dariamancini]

Very interesting. I’m cutouts about the other 8 traits

[robryan]

Wait, is she talking about me?? She must have seen me walking outside, I'm looking so good.

[GracielaGordon-vw]

Dont want this diagnosis but my gp would love to refer me, knowing it get used against me to mask my processing disorder adhd.

[Shodan]

It's a lack of Ipseity (minimal self) that allows us to distinguish ourselves from the rest of the world. If it rains, it must be someone the person did to cause it

[bpdtellee]

I swear I had this issue as a young child. I would yell out to my mother and sister if I heard the laughing. “Are you guys talking about me!” Thankfully I grew out of those delusions.

[johnnycash]

This is what you'll get diagnosed with in an intake if you say you're an empath that smokes weed

[nicenatureeventsproductss]

This type casting is getting out of hand, have you read the latest DSM...it's scary, practical handbook is gone .