Are you mentally ill?

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Are you mentally ill?

  1. No!

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  2. Maybe

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  3. Yes -- Autistic

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  4. Yes -- Depression

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  5. Yes -- Neurosis

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  1. CCitizen

    CCitizen Well-Known Member

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    We had posts about Biden and Trump. It would be fair to ask this question of everyone else.

    I have Asperger's Syndrome and proud of it! Sadly my Autistic Routine was broken by COVID Lockdown.

    My Depression is not innate -- it is the result of my Social Isolation, which is the result of Autism.
     
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    CCitizen Well-Known Member

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    My Depression is not an disorder by itself -- it is a result of Social Isolation resulting from Autism.
     
  3. ArmySoldier

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    Hookers never judge ;)

    All joking aside. I hope you have someone for counseling.
     
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    My youngest son has been diagnosed as being on the spectrum for Aspergers. Now that he is a teenager, where social status rules all, life has been very difficult for him. He has no friends, at least that he hangs out with after school, just keeps up with some kids via social media. He goes to all his high school functions, sporting events, dances, etc. I give him a ton of credit, as he goes alone, but always goes. Way braver than I would ever be. He excels at math, and terrible at anything that requires reading / writing and speaking. I hope he can grow to be happy in life, finding a way to work through his uneasiness around others. More power to you as well!
     
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  5. CCitizen

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    Thank you for sharing. Thank you for helping your son!

    G-d bless my parents for helping me!
     
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    I'm NOT mentally ill. :angered:

    Society is. ;)
     
  7. ArmySoldier

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    Here's a very inspirational video of an autistic young man destroying the American Ninja Warrior course. His anxiety was so bad prior to his event that he almost backed out. Instead, he decided to move forward...and he won.

     
  8. CCitizen

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    But being Autistic is difficult.

    My case is of Moderate Severity.
     
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    In an insane world the sane man appears insane:)
     
  10. CCitizen

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    But Autism is still an enormous problem.
     
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    define "insane".

    i would consider someone who cannot come to grips with the sex they were born to as "unbalanced" at the very least, but we live in a society that does everything it can to normalize this illness. i would consider someone who creates a life only to destroy it, too often with little more concern than stepping on an ant, to be a "sociopath" at the very least, but we live in a society that actually applauds such actions. we are part of a species that, as an apex predator, has run out of dangers to face, so we prey upon ourselves as a means of acquiring what we covet.

    me? i sometimes hear or sense things that others claim do not exist. i see connections between real world occurrences that others claim to be fanciful or mere coincidence and i make decisions based on those connections, often with drastic consequences. on the other hand... i long ago came to grips with even the most undesirable aspects of my existence and recognize that this is what i am. i take great care with what i create so that i will not later be forced to destroy it. when i covet something out of reach i strive to earn it or simply learn to do without.

    as i said - define "insane". the voodoo science of psychological medicine would label me and possibly even try to make me more like the rest of the animals, but why on earth would i choose to be just an animal. to rephrase milton - "it is better to reign in hell than to serve there". perhaps it is better still to step outside of hell entirely and dance about the fringes, making fun of the animals and pitying them their lot.
     
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    Thank you! Perhaps it is a talent rather then a problem. Modern Society does not accept people different from the rest. All extraordinary people were unlike others.

    I have Neurosis -- Autism. It is very hard for me to change my interests and my routine. It is hard for me to succeed in subjects I am not interested in.

    I should have learned Computer Science and Telecommunications. I should have made friends with whom I can talk on videoconferencing or audioconferencing. But I could not take away even an hour of the time when I read or engage in online arguments. This is Autism combined with bad habits.
     
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    Autistic Routine is hard to break.

    Having built my own World, I can not fit into the Large World.

    PS. Not putting effort into improving and breaking Autistic Routine is 100% my fault!
     
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    Every individual in the world is mentally ill to some extent or another. It is nothing more than a question of to what extent of mentally ill is any particular individual.
     
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    Depends on who you ask....if you ask my ex then yes...if you ask me then nope, I'm the sanest person in the world.
     
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    Yep. Depersonalization disorder, but ACT therapy has helped a lot, along with lots of exercise and a better diet. To my surprise, it hasn't gotten worse during COVID.

    I highly suggest The Happiness Trap for . . . well, everyone, whether they have a mental health issue or not. It is basically a manual for ACT therapy and an "easy mode" version of mindfulness training. It has taught me how to deal with "runaway" thoughts . . . which all of us have . . . and kind of re-ground myself when I have them.

    Man, I need better hookers :eyepopping:
     
  17. CCitizen

    CCitizen Well-Known Member

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    Not every individual -- about 20% of adults. Most people are sort of normal.
     
  18. CCitizen

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    I wish you the best luck!

    I hope I can build a support group.

    But I need to break my Autistic Routine. Online arguments give me Adrenaline and immediate gratification.
     
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    I don't know, let me ask my voices.
     
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    I do not have Psychosis -- I have Neurosis.
     
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    This. Someone told me maybe Buddha and Jesus were fully self actualized. The rest of us deal.
     
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    Yep, I’m mad as a meat axe and hoped no one noticed.
     
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    High school is a social meat grinder. You realize the day after graduation that popularity in high school is meaningless.

    I've developed my circle of friends and I'm relatively happy. I don't care what other people think of me. Even with all of this China Virus isolation, I've been doing well.
     
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    ➡ Are you mentally ill ..?

    :rage: ~ If you ain't - you will be soon ! :lol: `:lick:
     
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    Neurotics build Castles in the air, Psychotics live in them

    Everyone is neurotic. We have be to deal with our psychotic society.
     

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