When are you actually you?

[cerealnmuffin]

I'm not really sure. Thing is that I've been severely depressed, multiple attempts on my own life, since I was a child. While events in life contribute to this, it is more malfunctioning pre-frontal cortex (which can explain my near non existent appetite) and I believe another area near my spinal cord. Logically, and from what I've been told on numerous occasions by doctors, the depression is me; yet it feels like me. Beyond the biology, I feel almost afraid to give up my depression because then who am I.

I hope that made some sense. My depression is all I've known so I can't see myself beyond the disease; yet, is that really who I am?

 

[Elfgore]

Sadly... Barely ever. I have to change who I am depending on what I'm doing and with whom I am doing it with.

First group of friends (non-nerds): Really just be stupid and do stupid stuff for laughs. Farthest from the real me but I still have fun.

Second group of friends (nerds): Closest thing to the real me IRL. We talk about LoTR, Star Wars, D&D, and warhammer and generally try to play those when we have the time. We play League, magic, and get into hour long debates on who is the oldest being in Middle Earth, It's Tom Babaldi FWI.

Family: I can't really be myself since I am the only one out of my whole family, note I have like 30 aunts, uncles, and cousins, and I am the ONLY one who plays games, watches anime, and is a generally nerd. Makes family gatherings a little boring for me.

The Escapist: The only place I can not put on a mask and still be accepted as a
normal person. Only place I have to discuss anime, video games, and books in any
real depth, so you can say I like it here.

 

[farscythe]

i am myself whenever im not at work or around family.
learnt the hard way that being myself at work puts me on the shitlist for people to get rid of soon as times turn hard ( so yea..strictly proffessional at work now i get the job done with minimal interaction)
and with family i have to be on my best behaviour or deal with them trying to interfere in my life (basically...i dont want their help and so im not giving them any reason to think they might be able to fix anything)

well tbh..i dont want to deal with family at all but what can you do..their family.. ( i like em well enuff...at a distance)

 

[CrimsonBlaze]

I'm me 24/7. The only differences to my demeanor are when I wear different hats (for work, important events, family, friends, etc.).

 

[Something Amyss]

With the Fun Police everything is srs bsn.

No fun allowed.

I shall thumb my nose at them, like I do with all most some authority!