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    Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by disturbed thoughts, unusual beliefs and fears, difficulty forming relationships, and odd or eccentric behavior. Symptoms include magical thinking, discomfort in social situations, odd beliefs or preoccupations, odd speech, difficulty making friends, and suspiciousness or paranoia. The causes are unknown but there is an increased incidence among relatives of those with the condition, and environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma may play a role in development. Treatment options include psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address behaviors and social skills training, as well as possible medication if experiencing psychotic or depressive symptoms.

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    Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by disturbed thoughts, unusual beliefs and fears, difficulty forming relationships, and odd or eccentric behavior. Symptoms include magical thinking, discomfort in social situations, odd beliefs or preoccupations, odd speech, difficulty making friends, and suspiciousness or paranoia. The causes are unknown but there is an increased incidence among relatives of those with the condition, and environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma may play a role in development. Treatment options include psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address behaviors and social skills training, as well as possible medication if experiencing psychotic or depressive symptoms.

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    Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by disturbed thoughts, unusual beliefs and fears, difficulty forming relationships, and odd or eccentric behavior. Symptoms include magical thinking, discomfort in social situations, odd beliefs or preoccupations, odd speech, difficulty making friends, and suspiciousness or paranoia. The causes are unknown but there is an increased incidence among relatives of those with the condition, and environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma may play a role in development. Treatment options include psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address behaviors and social skills training, as well as possible medication if experiencing psychotic or depressive symptoms.

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    Schizotypal Personality Disorder

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    Schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by disturbed thoughts, unusual beliefs and fears, difficulty forming relationships, and odd or eccentric behavior. Symptoms include magical thinking, discomfort in social situations, odd beliefs or preoccupations, odd speech, difficulty making friends, and suspiciousness or paranoia. The causes are unknown but there is an increased incidence among relatives of those with the condition, and environmental factors such as childhood abuse, neglect, or trauma may play a role in development. Treatment options include psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy to address behaviors and social skills training, as well as possible medication if experiencing psychotic or depressive symptoms.

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