PDE is a personality disorder characterized by a pattern of social distancing, introversion, emotional coldness and general disinterest in interpersonal relationships. People with PTE tend to prefer solitary activities, have difficulty expressing emotions, and may appear indifferent to others.
Common features of TEP:
Lack of interest in social relationships: Preference for solitary activities and little interest in social interactions, including family and friends.
Emotional coldness and detachment: Difficulty expressing emotions, lack of empathy and tendency to appear distant and indifferent.
Introversion and preference for isolation: Search for solitary and introspective activities, avoiding unnecessary social contact.
Little pleasure in activities: Difficulty feeling pleasure in activities that most people consider enjoyable.
Giftedness and PTE:
It is important to emphasize that giftedness and PTE are distinct conditions and not necessarily related. Giftedness refers to an intellectual ability significantly above average, while PTE is a personality disorder. However, some characteristics of PTE, such as the preference for solitary and introspective activities, can be observed in gifted people.
Relationship with Autism:
PDE and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are different conditions, but they may have some superficial similarities, such as social and communication difficulties. However, there are important differences:
Social interest: People with PTE generally have little interest in social interactions, while people with ASD may have interest but difficulty initiating and maintaining interactions.
Emotional reciprocity: People with PTE have difficulty expressing and understanding emotions, while people with ASD may have difficulty recognizing and responding to social and emotional cues.
Restricted and repetitive interests: This characteristic is more common in people with ASD and less frequent in people with PTE.
