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HiVolt
So my psychologist diagnosed me with antisocial personality disorder...
Sucks, man. Have you been prescribed anything yet?It's a character disorder, so you can't treat out with medication. :/
Do I strike you as a sociopath?
No, not by what I've read from you in some of the threads here in the past. And if your fiction is any indicator, you're completely capable of compassion and empathy.
And no meds, eh? Ah, well, it's probably for the best. Medication can be hit or miss for things like this. I know that when I was taking anti-depressants, I started having suicidal thoughts. After my psychologist stopped those, he had me start doing natural, non-prescription treatments. Deep breathing, cognitive therapy, etc. Helped a ^&*!ton more than meds ever did.
Post by
Interest
I liked talking with my psychologist.
Skip to 35:00
. Don't even have to know what Touhou is to experience the sheer awesome of this (keep in mind this is essentially GBA Fire Emblem).
Post by
Morec0
... I just accidentily invented a new "yolo" word:
YOHOP - You Only Have One Planet
Please, hate me for it.
Post by
Interest
... I just accidentily invented a new "yolo" word:
YOHOP - You Only Have One Planet
Please, hate me for it.
F U.
YOLOSWAG
Post by
Skreeran
So my psychologist diagnosed me with antisocial personality disorder...
Sucks, man. Have you been prescribed anything yet?It's a character disorder, so you can't treat out with medication. :/
Do I strike you as a sociopath?
No, not by what I've read from you in some of the threads here in the past. And if your fiction is any indicator, you're completely capable of compassion and empathy.Yeah, the weird thing though is the way I switch back and forth between morally upright compassionate guy and the guy who feels giddy obsessing about torture.
My psych said that there are a lot of sociopaths who are good people deep down, but their difficulty in connecting to people can result in destructive behaviors.
I don't know if I agree with his diagnosis or not. It's not difficult for me to imagine how a person might feel about something by imagining how I might feel in the same situation, and I suppose that's what empathy is, but there is obviously something quite wrong with me too.
Blech, growing up is hard enough without having do deal with a destructive torture fetish on top of everything else. >_<
Not to, err, put my business out there or anything >_>... This is one of the few places where I have friends I can talk to, unfortunately.
Post by
Morec0
So my psychologist diagnosed me with antisocial personality disorder...
Sucks, man. Have you been prescribed anything yet?It's a character disorder, so you can't treat out with medication. :/
Do I strike you as a sociopath?
No, not by what I've read from you in some of the threads here in the past. And if your fiction is any indicator, you're completely capable of compassion and empathy.Yeah, the weird thing though is the way I switch back and forth between morally upright compassionate guy and the guy who feels giddy obsessing about torture.
My psych said that there are a lot of sociopaths who are good people deep down, but their difficulty in connecting to people can result in destructive behaviors.
I don't know if I agree with his diagnosis or not. It's not difficult for me to imagine how a person might feel about something by imagining how I might feel in the same situation, and I suppose that's what empathy is, but there is obviously something quite wrong with me too.
Blech, growing up is hard enough without having do deal with a destructive torture fetish on top of everything else. >_<
Not to, err, put my business out there or anything >_>... This is one of the few places where I have friends I can talk to, unfortunately.
"Antisocial Personality" does not mean "evil". It just means, like you said, you can have trouble connecting. Could it become destructive? Of course, EVERYTHING CAN! The difference between those who become murdering psychos and those who are fine is one simple word: "Willpower".
As long as you know you are in control, that even if you can feel an urge to do something wrong but you know you can supresses it before you act on it, THAT is all that matters!
Don't take my word as anything professional, though, I'm not even Majoring in psychology, let alone have some background experience with it. It's just my way of looking at the world.
Post by
Interest
Holy quote pyramid.
So happy Talk Like A Pirate Day everyone.
Post by
Morec0
Holy quote pyramid.
So happy Talk Like A Pirate Day everyone.
YYYYYAAAAAAARRRRRRR!
I be completely fergetin' about dat cellybrashen! T'anks fer the reminder Int'rest!
Post by
Interest
2 articles in one day? Clearly blasphemy!
Well I'm all set to celebrate nao.
Post by
gamerunknown
Well, luckily psychopathy and ASPD aren't synonymous. It can be hard to shake the feeling once one has been diagnosed though. There are objective tests for psychopathy or you could seek a second opinion if you're really worried.
Also, I am of the opinion that there are neurological differences which lead to extraversion and impulsivity, namely more
amygdala matter
. According to a teacher (no cite) joining the army or fire brigade is usually constructive for people with such traits.
Edit: Also, oglaf is down :(
Post by
Adamsm
Afternoon all.
And we know you are a good guy where it counts Skree.
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240140
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Post by
Interest
I really don't get what the big deal is. I thought we were all antisocial freaks.
We are!
Post by
Patty
I really don't get what the big deal is. I thought we were all antisocial freaks.
^
Also I am packing and freaking out because whAT IF I FORGET SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT
Post by
Interest
I really don't get what the big deal is. I thought we were all antisocial freaks.
^
Also I am packing and freaking out because whAT IF I FORGET SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT
Sounds like every minute of my life in a nutshell.
Post by
Adamsm
I really don't get what the big deal is. I thought we were all antisocial freaks.
There's this too.
Also I am packing and freaking out because whAT IF I FORGET SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT
Have a list that you can check off to make sure everything is there?
Post by
Patty
I really don't get what the big deal is. I thought we were all antisocial freaks.
There's this too.
Also I am packing and freaking out because whAT IF I FORGET SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT
Have a list that you can check off to make sure everything is there?
WHAT IF I MISS SOMETHING ON MY LIST
Post by
Interest
That's kind of the point.
Post by
Patty
That's kind of the point.
No, I mean if I forget to put something on there. Duh.
Post by
Interest
That's kind of the point.
No, I mean if I forget to put something on there. Duh.
Then make a list for the list. =P
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