Mental Disorders You Have (Or Think You May Have)

[vxicepickxv]

I have the lesser form of bipolar disorder, and while it hurts, it doesn't completely ruin my life every time I have an episode on either end of the spectrum.

 

[weker]

I have semantic Pragmatic speech disorder which is very similar to autism sept you grow out of it.. a bit.
It means apart from the social issues I learn speech in phrases and sentences rather then word for word, this means I have problems remembering words, expressing my mind and have a high vocab.

It is also something that tends to accompany other disorders and such, in other words I have dyslexia, learning disabilities and am also classed as a savant.

 

[MordinSolus]

I have to eat the same amount of things (like pretzels, crackers, etc.) on both sides of my mouth so I don't feel off-balance.

Holy crap, I thought I was the only one.

I thought I was the only one, too!

Good to know you're not, right?

 

[AssassinFisH]

Speaking from professional experience, if anyone here had severe mental difficultys, they wouldn't be posting on forums!

Um, kindly how do any of the following, all examples of mental disorders mentioned somewhere on this thread, stop you posting on a forum: the less servere forms of autism, OCD, depression, bipolar, any paraphilia, schizotypal disorders etc

As I said, "severe" mental difficultys, not the everyday personality disorders. Don't get me wrong, all can be extremely damaging to ones health and well being, and in that sense, the people struggling will be fighting to survive, rather than posting on escapist forums!

 

[Vredesbyrd67]

I've been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, ADD, and Social Anxiety Disorder. I used to get panic attacks all the time (and sometimes still do), so I've probably got a panic disorder, but it may be linked to my anxiety issues. I also have a sneaking suspicion that I have cyclothymia. I also had psychotic delusions as a kid; for a couple years in middle school and high school, I was convinced that people could read my mind.

 

[Drakmorg]

I would say I'm depressed if I actually considered depression to be a legitimate medical condition.

 

[Vredesbyrd67]

I would say I'm depressed if I actually considered depression to be a legitimate medical condition.

It's not a medical condition- at least, not always. It can be caused by neural structure, brain damage, chemical imbalances, self-depricating cognitions and behaviors, or a combination of them. It is a condition, but it's psychological, not purely physical.

 

[novixz]

I have ADHD [youtube.com/watch?v=6r5lj7HDoZY] Self diagnosed schizophrenia. (not sure about it though) Self diagnosed aspergers and I say that because I hardly have friends. I also believe I think I could murder somebody and not care about it.


Captcha: good work. ಠ_ಠ

 

[proctorninja2]

got me some ADD and dyslexia which explaines why my grades suc......oh look a dog

 

[triggrhappy94]

Haha I love the idea behind this.
Anxiety stuff if not maniac depression.
Also the fear of open places and groups of people.

Also had a bit of anerexia

 

[RJ Dalton]

Certified paranoid schizophrenic. Also, I have this brain problem that makes me giggle randomly. It's a very jarring combination because it makes me seem like knowing they're all out to get me makes me really giddy.

 

[goronlink8]

Not diagnosed: Schizophrenia and maybe bipolar.

 

[Nazz3]

I've been professionally diagnosed with severe bipolar depression. Right now I'm on Lamictal and Lithium for it, along with weekly therapy sessions. Feels bad, man. I didn't even have the good fortune to get type I with the fun highs. Type II sucks.

I have it so severe and debilitating that, here in the US where I live, I qualify for disability. I just found that out today. Shit sucks.

Must be depressing.

 

[AvsJoe]

The only disorder I suffer from is hypochondria.

 

[EcstaticObsessive]

Pretty sure I'm bipolar, though I've never been checked or something. It's just that whole 'I'll feel on top of the fucking world' one moment, and then suddenly it's just 'oh I feel like shit now, I'm going to go curl up in bed'.

It's awful, it makes me feel like there's something really wrong with me. I mean, I can't even decide on my own mood, how useless does that make me, eh?

Also, I have this slight obsession with pressure on my nails. If I press down on one nail, I have to go and press down on all of them, so they feel equally 'pressed down'.

 

[The Virgo]

Do you know why your sister felt that way? Probably the same reason I felt the way I did about the ritalin. Because it goddamn works.

No, she doesn't need it. The only reason she thinks she does is because she's goddamn addicted to it, that's why! Her brain tells her that needs it, so she thinks she can't live or function without it.

God, I hate her ... ><

You ... hate your sister, because she took drugs that were officially prescribed to her?

I think you really need to get your priorities right.

That's one reason I hate her. Another reason I hate her is because she is a totally useless drunkard Jesus-freak and the only reason I would feel bad in any way if she died was because my mom would be devastated, as her son (my older brother) was killed in a bicycle accident. That's why I would feel bad: For my mom, not for her.

I do have my priorities straight. That's why I only care about my mom, my dad, about 5 or 6 other people and Virgos. That's pretty much it.

 

[JoJo]

Speaking from professional experience, if anyone here had severe mental difficultys, they wouldn't be posting on forums!

Um, kindly how do any of the following, all examples of mental disorders mentioned somewhere on this thread, stop you posting on a forum: the less servere forms of autism, OCD, depression, bipolar, any paraphilia, schizotypal disorders etc

As I said, "severe" mental difficultys, not the everyday personality disorders. Don't get me wrong, all can be extremely damaging to ones health and well being, and in that sense, the people struggling will be fighting to survive, rather than posting on escapist forums!

But no-one here has claimed to have a severe mental difficulty, so I can't really see how your post is relevant, it's about as relevant as me saying "if any here had was completely paralysed from the neck down, they wouldn't be posting on forums!".

Self diagnosed aspergers and I say that because I hardly have friends.

There are lots of reasons why someone might not have many friends, some disorders, some just normal introverted-ness, as someone who actually has Aspergers I can tell you there is much more to the disorder than simply finding it difficult to socialise.

 

[BlueMage]

Do you know why your sister felt that way? Probably the same reason I felt the way I did about the ritalin. Because it goddamn works.

No, she doesn't need it. The only reason she thinks she does is because she's goddamn addicted to it, that's why! Her brain tells her that needs it, so she thinks she can't live or function without it.

God, I hate her ... ><

You ... hate your sister, because she took drugs that were officially prescribed to her?

I think you really need to get your priorities right.

That's one reason I hate her. Another reason I hate her is because she is a totally useless drunkard Jesus-freak and the only reason I would feel bad in any way if she died was because my mom would be devastated, as her son (my older brother) was killed in a bicycle accident. That's why I would feel bad: For my mom, not for her.

I do have my priorities straight. That's why I only care about my mom, my dad, about 5 or 6 other people and Virgos. That's pretty much it.

Ever thought that of all your family, she needs your love the most? If she's, as you put it, a drunkard Jesus-freak, she's trying to escape something. Ever thought about what?

Cause and Effect friend, Cause and Effect.

Also, to all you cool cats with ADD/ADHD, just fucking man up and take your goddamn medication. You'll only need it during daylight hours and you just might get something out of it.

 

[JokerboyJordan]

I'm convinced I have early onset Alzheiemers, as I can't remember where I put things in the most stupid locations and I just can't retrace my steps.
Also OCD, but everyone is a little bit in my opinion.

 

[Doclector]

Avoidant Personality Disorder. It resembles normal social anxiety outwardly, but the reasoning is different. With social anxiety, you're usually afraid that you'll say something wrong or people are overly critical. Avoidants tend to think they are so low and insignificant that no one would ever find them desirable, and they find rejection more terrifying than a lonely life/death.

Some of us, like me, are also agoraphobic, which is actually the fear of being caught in a situation you can't escape from rather than fear of "wide, open spaces", though that is obviously a subset.

So yeah, a lot of being alone and indoors. I go to work and the grocery store, but that's about it.

F*** that describes me to a T. Ah the hell does it mean to me anyway? The only thong (psssfffufff hilarious typo) that could "cure" my thinking is to have complete absolute proof that people aren't bastards or proof that i'm not a complete abomination.

Yeah, that's gonna happen anytime soon. [/sarcasm]