Schizotypal personality disorder

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Complications

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People with schizotypal personality disorder are at an increased risk of:

  • Temporary psychotic episodes, usually in response to stress
  • Major depression
  • Anxiety disorder, characterized by prolonged worry or uneasiness
  • Work, school and social problems
  • Schizophrenia, rarely
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