The thing with such difficulties, especially on the schizoid, avoidant etc spectrum, is that they were usually formed as defences against some kind of relational pain in early childhood. They formed to protect us from hurt. In that sense they feel healthy and supportive of us. Even if deep down we feel lonely and isolated and frightened. People who experience things at the schizoid end of the spectrum don't tend to want relationship, that's how they are. Therapy can help lift and break the mask, if that's something you want.
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