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SCHIZOTYPAL PERSONALITY
– described as odd or eccentric
– Belief in special powers, such as telepathy

Medications:
Treatment for schizotypal personality disorder often includes a combination of medication and one or more types of therapy:

• Medications. There’s no specific drug treatment for schizotypal personality disorder. However, doctors may prescribe antidepressant or antipsychotic medications to help relieve associated conditions, such as anxiety, depression or other mood disorders. For example, prescription medications such as risperidone (Risperdal) and olanzapine (Zyprexa) may help reduce distorted thinking.
• Psychotherapy. Building a trusting relationship with a therapist may help people with schizotypal personality disorder begin to trust other interpersonal relationships.
• Behavior therapy. People with schizotypal personalities often need to learn specific social skills and behaviors. In behavior therapy, they might be taught to respond to social cues with appropriate words, tone of voice or facial expressions.
• Cognitive therapy. This type of therapy can help people with schizotypal personality disorder identify and change distorted thought patterns.