The Disorders and Character Flaws Thread

Batty · 12-09-2010, 10:21 PM

I have suppressed depression, I have apparently been depressed since my wife died in 1978 at age 20. I had been anxious and a bit quick tempered a few months back, so much so that I went to see my doctor for some tests. I now see a psychologist and seem to be a lot better and understand what has made me feel the way I do. I now have the tools to help me repress my anger and feel better towards myself and others in general. I am not on any medication for this and I only have 2 more sessions.

s_k · 12-09-2010, 10:24 PM

So you feel better than you have done in the past 32 years?
That's great man. What made you go to the doctor in the first place?
I suppose you have been experiencing problems since 1978, so what was it that made you decide to take action, now?

Batty · 12-09-2010, 10:28 PM

I was getting sh!tty with everyone in my life, I was Mr. Angry. But i think stress at work brought that to the surface otherwise I would still be a simmering pot waiting to boil over.

s_k · 12-09-2010, 10:30 PM

Well you seem to be coping just fine here.
I'm not sure what you were like before, but you're not Mr. Angry now

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Batty · 12-09-2010, 10:30 PM

No, he's gone

s_k · 12-09-2010, 10:33 PM

Keep him out

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Batty · 12-09-2010, 10:39 PM

No problemo

noise · 12-10-2010, 08:02 AM

i've never been diagnosed of anything (never gave anyone the opportunity), but i'm definitely not right.

i wouldn't say i have full blown OCD, but i do exhibit a lot of compulsive behaviors. i have a pair of pants that i have to wear on mondays. if i get up in the middle of the night to pee, i have to drink eight slugs of peach flavored iced tea. i stand in the same spot on the subway each day, and if someone's there, i wait for the next train. things like that...

plus i spend an incredible amount of time collecting, sorting and categorizing digital things. i've poured hundreds and hundreds of hours into tagging my music collection, sorting my retro video game collection, cataloging my digital comics, and making sure my 2tb of cartoons and tv shows is in order.

i don't like unfamiliar places or paths. i'll go far out of my way to get someplace if i can take a route i know well. this is especially true if i'm driving.

i also hate going into unfamiliar shops and other public places, and if i know i have to, i am anxious about it all day, to the point that i am almost shaking when it finally happens.

i could go on but i'm at work and i should be working...

s_k · 12-10-2010, 08:35 AM

You fit right in man.
And I'm pretty sure you have something autistic. Pretty sure it's aspergers.
Do you mind doing a (serious, but short) internet test to find out?
I could send you a link. You don't have to post the result here ;D.

noise · 12-10-2010, 08:40 AM

yeah why not, send me the link

12-09-2010, 10:24 PM	#152 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	So you feel better than you have done in the past 32 years? That's great man. What made you go to the doctor in the first place? I suppose you have been experiencing problems since 1978, so what was it that made you decide to take action, now? __________________ Click here to see my collection

12-09-2010, 10:30 PM	#154 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Well you seem to be coping just fine here. I'm not sure what you were like before, but you're not Mr. Angry now . __________________ Click here to see my collection

12-09-2010, 10:33 PM	#156 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	Keep him out . __________________ Click here to see my collection

12-10-2010, 08:02 AM	#158 (permalink)
noise thirsty ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boulder Posts: 742	i've never been diagnosed of anything (never gave anyone the opportunity), but i'm definitely not right. i wouldn't say i have full blown OCD, but i do exhibit a lot of compulsive behaviors. i have a pair of pants that i have to wear on mondays. if i get up in the middle of the night to pee, i have to drink eight slugs of peach flavored iced tea. i stand in the same spot on the subway each day, and if someone's there, i wait for the next train. things like that... plus i spend an incredible amount of time collecting, sorting and categorizing digital things. i've poured hundreds and hundreds of hours into tagging my music collection, sorting my retro video game collection, cataloging my digital comics, and making sure my 2tb of cartoons and tv shows is in order. i don't like unfamiliar places or paths. i'll go far out of my way to get someplace if i can take a route i know well. this is especially true if i'm driving. i also hate going into unfamiliar shops and other public places, and if i know i have to, i am anxious about it all day, to the point that i am almost shaking when it finally happens. i could go on but i'm at work and i should be working... __________________ my flac collection

12-10-2010, 08:35 AM	#159 (permalink)
s_k Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,206	You fit right in man. And I'm pretty sure you have something autistic. Pretty sure it's aspergers. Do you mind doing a (serious, but short) internet test to find out? I could send you a link. You don't have to post the result here ;D. __________________ Click here to see my collection

12-09-2010, 10:21 PM	#151 (permalink)
Batty Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 194	I have suppressed depression, I have apparently been depressed since my wife died in 1978 at age 20. I had been anxious and a bit quick tempered a few months back, so much so that I went to see my doctor for some tests. I now see a psychologist and seem to be a lot better and understand what has made me feel the way I do. I now have the tools to help me repress my anger and feel better towards myself and others in general. I am not on any medication for this and I only have 2 more sessions.

12-09-2010, 10:28 PM	#153 (permalink)
Batty Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 194	I was getting sh!tty with everyone in my life, I was Mr. Angry. But i think stress at work brought that to the surface otherwise I would still be a simmering pot waiting to boil over.

12-09-2010, 10:30 PM	#155 (permalink)
Batty Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 194	No, he's gone

12-09-2010, 10:39 PM	#157 (permalink)
Batty Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Australia Posts: 194	No problemo

12-10-2010, 08:40 AM	#160 (permalink)
noise thirsty ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Boulder Posts: 742	yeah why not, send me the link __________________ my flac collection