http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/chinese-maternity-tourists-and-the-business-of-being-born-american/ar-BBjGZow?ocid=LENDHP
This pis… moreses me off. So much.
And this: http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/black-professor-regrets-comments-critical-of-white-students/ar-BBjGH7v?ocid=LENDHP
Other people say racist stuff and are fired, but she isn`t? wtf man.
If anything, the artists that aren't well publicized by the media conglomerates and sell-out to put their music on radio rotation are much more qualified of being considered a real artist than those that are.
They can take more risks regarding their subject matter, they can more easily communicate and network with the humble following they've amassed purely by word of mouth making the experience and fandom more engaging, and they can do as they please at their own pace earning their money the way they want to.
I have a new Rant today
So, Often, some People ask me,
"Hey Noah, Who's your Favorite Music Artist?"
So, I'll answer with my favori… moretes, Which are, Starbomb, The Living Tombstone, MandoPony, And AmaLee. So, after I say that, They usually Scoff or Grunt, and say,
"No Idiot, A REAL Artist."
So, I'll sit there in Utter confusion, and ask what they Mean, They'll tell me, someone who you can hear on the Radio, Like 1D, Rihanna, Etc. And that makes me SO angry. I cannot express how freaking angered that makes me, So, Just because you aren't on the Radio, You aren't a REAL artist? IF YOU MAKE MUSIC, YOU ARE A MUSIC ARTIST!
Amanda, LT, Arin, Danny, and Mando all work really hard on their Music, and Just because they aren't on the Radio, it automaticilly means they aren't Music artists? No, That is a Lie, That is stupid, and People who Believe that have probably never worked hard on anything. If you make music, and you like it, and ot… [view original content]
If anything, the artists that aren't well publicized by the media conglomerates and sell-out to put their music on radio rotation are much m… moreore qualified of being considered a real artist than those that are.
They can take more risks regarding their subject matter, they can more easily communicate and network with the humble following they've amassed purely by word of mouth making the experience and fandom more engaging, and they can do as they please at their own pace earning their money the way they want to.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflake who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disorder" for a lot of sub-types. You can be a complete slob and still have OCD. It's about having invasive thoughts and compulsions that you can't control. You cannot "cure' it.
It's frustrating to hear people make these claims for attention or sympathy, when there are people who actually do suffer from it and it completely controls their life. This also goes for medical problems.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
No. I actually do research and look back at my behavours from memories. Just like how a psychiatrist does it. If people chooses to believe I don't have mental issues then so be it. I don't care.
Well it seems to hit some nails in the head and reminded me of some things.
Do you jump to conclusions and decide you have mental disorders without professional diagnosis?
Because that paragraph is for anyone who does that, I don't know if you're included in it or not lol.
You should still go to a professional, reading about them and seeing that the behavior fits isn't always enough, when they see how you act and learn about you, they could give you a definite answer. Also help you, which is the most important thing.
No. I actually do research and look back at my behavours from memories. Just like how a psychiatrist does it. If people chooses to believe I… more don't have mental issues then so be it. I don't care.
Well it seems to hit some nails in the head and reminded me of some things.
Thing is... Nearly EVERY doctor or whatever is shit. Like literally. They're so horrible at their jobs it's insane! There's so many times they failed that I just basically gave up (kinda hypocritical of me since I always say "never give up"). If I do get some help, I'll wait till I move. Besides I seem to have my problems under control most often don't you think? I've been fighting it for a long time, and most often it works since I'm so stubborn.
You should still go to a professional, reading about them and seeing that the behavior fits isn't always enough, when they see how you act and learn about you, they could give you a definite answer. Also help you, which is the most important thing.
It wasn't directed at you since I had no idea you do this, but if you do, you really need to see a professional. What's up with the third degree?
If it's debilitating enough and you need to prove it (to get accommodations in college, for example), you'll need a professional diagnosis and not just "I think I have this 'cause I did some research" because that doesn't mean anything, even if you truly have it.
Thing is... Nearly EVERY doctor or whatever is shit. Like literally. They're so horrible at their jobs it's insane! There's so many times th… moreey failed that I just basically gave up (kinda hypocritical of me since I always say "never give up"). If I do get some help, I'll wait till I move. Besides I seem to have my problems under control most often don't you think? I've been fighting it for a long time, and most often it works since I'm so stubborn.
... uh... It does mean something if I truly have it... It means it exists in the person's brain, affecting their daily lives. And I do have my own illness. Doctors don't know everything. From my experience they're quite ignorant of things. Sometimes it can be someone close to you or even yourself that discovers it.
It wasn't directed at you since I had no idea you do this, but if you do, you really need to see a professional. What's up with the third de… moregree?
If it's debilitating enough and you need to prove it (to get accommodations in college, for example), you'll need a professional diagnosis and not just "I think I have this 'cause I did some research" because that doesn't mean anything, even if you truly have it.
I mean in my town. I don't mean every doctor, I said nearly. Our family doctor couldn't figure out my brother had fluid build up in his foot… more for 8 years. I know that's not psychological but nonetheless it was a doctor. And besides I can't afford medical supplies if they want me to take some. Often they barely check and don't really analyze the situation well. The only time I had good analysis was an eye doctor.
I mean in my town. I don't mean every doctor, I said nearly. Our family doctor couldn't figure out my brother had fluid build up in his foot for 8 years. I know that's not psychological but nonetheless it was a doctor. And besides I can't afford medical supplies if they want me to take some. Often they barely check and don't really analyze the situation well. The only time I had good analysis was an eye doctor.
I've been in therapy for close to 8 years now. I've seen different therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, specialists, doctors, social workers, Perform Care. I've been in a treatment center before, and am now in a therapeutic high school. I've met some bad ones along the way, of course. But me and so many other people wouldn't be where we are now without the help of professionals along the way.
In my first few years of therapy, I didn't like it- hated how I was criticized, told to do things that put me out of my comfort zone, had all my faults and problems laid out in front of me. But you know what? That's what helped me. I thought I knew best how to handle things, but it took time for me to realize I truly didn't- if I did, then why was I suffering so much? Instead of every doctor being shit and horrible at their jobs, maybe it's a reflection of the frustration about your own problems.
Thing is... Nearly EVERY doctor or whatever is shit. Like literally. They're so horrible at their jobs it's insane! There's so many times th… moreey failed that I just basically gave up (kinda hypocritical of me since I always say "never give up"). If I do get some help, I'll wait till I move. Besides I seem to have my problems under control most often don't you think? I've been fighting it for a long time, and most often it works since I'm so stubborn.
I already explained that to AWESOMEO.
... uh... It does mean something if I truly have it... It means it exists in the person's brain, af… morefecting their daily lives. And I do have my own illness. Doctors don't know everything. From my experience they're quite ignorant of things. Sometimes it can be someone close to you or even yourself that discovers it.
Being diagnosed isn't what gives you the problem. Someone has an illness whether some quack has told them they have it or not. It seems like you're upset about people saying stuff like that jokingly, right? Or do you have a problem with someone who legitimately has a disease saying they have it without someone who went to school for 8 years saying they have a disease, when that doctor can be wrong?
I never said that it gives you the problem. But if you want help (assuming the disorder is debilitating enough) and if you want treatment or accommodations from school, work, ect you need a professional diagnosis, not a self-diagnosis, however correct it may be. What is up with the "doctors are all quacks" attitude?
My original post was addressing those who convinced themselves that they have a mental disorder when they truly don't. Tobi's situation may be different (I don't know any details), he could very well have it but not have an actual diagnosis. That's different from someone who claims to have it and has no evidence to back up that claim.
Being diagnosed isn't what gives you the problem. Someone has an illness whether some quack has told them they have it or not. It seems li… moreke you're upset about people saying stuff like that jokingly, right? Or do you have a problem with someone who legitimately has a disease saying they have it without someone who went to school for 8 years saying they have a disease, when that doctor can be wrong?
It's frustrating to hear people make these claims for attention or sympathy, when there are people who actually do suffer from it and it completely controls their life.
I really don't like those kinds of people at all.
Like, I was diagnosed anorexia and I have never call attention to it (besides on this thread) because its more embarrassing than anything. Just bringing up anything like that for sympathy really makes me pissed off. Lying about serious problems to get sympathy for something you don't even have is disgusting.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
to say you have a mental disorder
Being diagnosed isn't what gives you the problem.
I never said that it gives you the proble… morem. But if you want help (assuming the disorder is debilitating enough) and if you want treatment or accommodations from school, work, ect you need a professional diagnosis, not a self-diagnosis, however correct it may be. What is up with the "doctors are all quacks" attitude?
My original post was addressing those who convinced themselves that they have a mental disorder when they truly don't. Tobi's situation may be different (I don't know any details), he could very well have it but not have an actual diagnosis. That's different from someone who claims to have it and has no evidence to back up that claim.
I am sure I have anxiety and possibly depression, I have never been professionally diagnosed and that is a problem as you say. I don't think these things from the Internet or small things as it's a major thing in my life. I could get diagnosed and I'm actually being set up for it later in the summer but my largest worry about being diagnosed is being prescribed medication...I just really don't want to be dependent on medication for my happiness, you know?
I know this isn't about me but I wanted to throw my own opinion on this in.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
After taking a personality disorder test, it said I was 71% Obsessive Compulsive.
And I know that an online test is certainly in no way 100% accurate, but it actually does make sense.
If something is bothering me even a little bit (it doesn't really matter what it is, anything from someone's behavior to material possessions), and I'll get this insane urge to correct it in my own way. I've never noticed it before, but now that I've taken a few tests and looked at some symptoms it's likely that it affects me in some way, although I'm not confirmed to have it.
After reading through this article, I find myself reoccurringly thinking about a few of these (checking behavior, counting, dwelling on relationships, seeking reassurance).
Edit: Re-read your paragraph and now I feel like you are describing the exact ways I went through learning about myself and this disorder. I feel like you're going to say something about it, so...I don't know.
I've also been diagnosed with ADHD. And yes, by a doctor, although it's minor enough so that I don't need to take any meds for it. It may or may not factor into my behavior and how OCD may or may not possibly affect me.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
If what's under the "When to seek help" part of the article sounds a lot like your behavior, then it could be a good indication that something is wrong. The beginning of the article mentions how "quirks" can actually be OCD behaviors. The difference between quirks and actual OCD is wanting to do the behavior compared to feeling like you have to do the behavior or else everything will feel wrong.
To be honest (and I don't mean this in a mean way), I've noticed what you said about you wanting to correct things. The thing in my original post that I was annoyed about was people saying that they have something, not feeling like they may have something. If you really feel that you could have OCD and that it is distressing you enough, then I think you should try to speak to someone about it.
After taking a personality disorder test, it said I was 71% Obsessive Compulsive.
And I know that an online test is certainly in no way 1… more00% accurate, but it actually does make sense.
If something is bothering me even a little bit (it doesn't really matter what it is, anything from someone's behavior to material possessions), and I'll get this insane urge to correct it in my own way. I've never noticed it before, but now that I've taken a few tests and looked at some symptoms it's likely that it affects me in some way, although I'm not confirmed to have it.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20707257,00.html
After reading through this article, I find myself reoccurringly thinking about a few of these (checking behavior, counting, dwelling on relationships, seeking reassurance).
Edit: Re-read your paragraph and now I feel like you are describing the exact ways I went through learning about myself and this disorder. I feel l… [view original content]
It's important to note that there's no reason you have to accept a medical solution, if that isn't something that you are interested in. Anxiety and depression are disorders can also be managed with behavioral therapy and the like.
Even if you decide not to act on the diagnosis at all, it's probably helpful to have it documented and monitored. No? That's just my two cents, of course.
I am sure I have anxiety and possibly depression, I have never been professionally diagnosed and that is a problem as you say. I don't think… more these things from the Internet or small things as it's a major thing in my life. I could get diagnosed and I'm actually being set up for it later in the summer but my largest worry about being diagnosed is being prescribed medication...I just really don't want to be dependent on medication for my happiness, you know?
I know this isn't about me but I wanted to throw my own opinion on this in.
It's important to note that there's no reason you have to accept a medical solution, if that isn't something that you are interested in. An… morexiety and depression are disorders can also be managed with behavioral therapy and the like.
Even if you decide not to act on the diagnosis at all, it's probably helpful to have it documented and monitored. No? That's just my two cents, of course.
So your saying when you and some other kid self-diagnosed me with Bi-polar on this forum YOU WERE LYING I'm not a special snowflake FML
they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose
oh wait nvm
I suffered from OCD when I was younger and I did not want sympathy I tried to hide it as much as I could I was so embarrassed about it I was so frustrated with myself it was so hard
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflak… moree who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disor… [view original content]
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Depends was the kitten being sexist or part of the gaming culture against female gamers?
Why'd you murder a kitten?
I think I'm going to get sick...
UPDATE:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/nancy-gordeuk-georgia-school-principal-who-delivered-racist-outburst-is-fired/ar-BBjMbWU?ocid=LENDHP
Wtf this white woman gets fired but this black woman who was racist to whites earlier isn't?
If anything, the artists that aren't well publicized by the media conglomerates and sell-out to put their music on radio rotation are much more qualified of being considered a real artist than those that are.
They can take more risks regarding their subject matter, they can more easily communicate and network with the humble following they've amassed purely by word of mouth making the experience and fandom more engaging, and they can do as they please at their own pace earning their money the way they want to.
A vent thread? So I can post my vents here? Ok! :P
Indeed!
Huh. That explains it.
Lmao.
I hate when people self-diagnose themselves with mental disorders. It's not a "quirk", or something that makes you a special little snowflake who should be pitied if you say you have it. Have you been to a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or a treatment center? One could very well have a mental illness but they need someone who is a licensed professional to diagnose, not reading a list of symptoms or taking an online quiz and claiming you "suffer from X, Y, or Z".
If you get nervous before a test, that doesn't mean you have an anxiety disorder.
If you feel down sometimes, that doesn't mean you have depression.
If you like keeping your room neat and organized, that doesn't mean you have OCD.
OCD is incredibly misunderstood and stereotyped by the media. It's thought to be just about washing your hands constantly/being a total neat freak or counting things, but it's actually very broad in its diagnosis and is an "umbrella disorder" for a lot of sub-types. You can be a complete slob and still have OCD. It's about having invasive thoughts and compulsions that you can't control. You cannot "cure' it.
It's frustrating to hear people make these claims for attention or sympathy, when there are people who actually do suffer from it and it completely controls their life. This also goes for medical problems.
Did you actually eat it? lmao
I would tell you that's sick, but I eat meat too, and to say that while being a meat eater is hypocrisy.
I have OCD, I've been diagnosed and I'm taking medication for it for like... 2 years now. I get furious when I see posts like this:
And then people typing in the comments: "OMG this slightly irritates me I HAVE OCD GUYZ LOL!!!!11!1!!1!!"
Blame google.
Why do I get the feeling this is directed to me in particular, especially the first paragraph? Sigh... -_-
Do you jump to conclusions and decide you have mental disorders without professional diagnosis?
Because that paragraph is for anyone who does that, I don't know if you're included in it or not lol.
No. I actually do research and look back at my behavours from memories. Just like how a psychiatrist does it. If people chooses to believe I don't have mental issues then so be it. I don't care.
Well it seems to hit some nails in the head and reminded me of some things.
You should still go to a professional, reading about them and seeing that the behavior fits isn't always enough, when they see how you act and learn about you, they could give you a definite answer. Also help you, which is the most important thing.
Thing is... Nearly EVERY doctor or whatever is shit. Like literally. They're so horrible at their jobs it's insane! There's so many times they failed that I just basically gave up (kinda hypocritical of me since I always say "never give up"). If I do get some help, I'll wait till I move. Besides I seem to have my problems under control most often don't you think? I've been fighting it for a long time, and most often it works since I'm so stubborn.
It wasn't directed at you since I had no idea you do this, but if you do, you really need to see a professional. What's up with the third degree?
If it's debilitating enough and you need to prove it (to get accommodations in college, for example), you'll need a professional diagnosis and not just "I think I have this 'cause I did some research" because that doesn't mean anything, even if you truly have it.
How do you know they're shit though? Like... What did they say?
I'd probably just accept what they say, whether I liked hearing it or not.
I already explained that to AWESOMEO.
... uh... It does mean something if I truly have it... It means it exists in the person's brain, affecting their daily lives. And I do have my own illness. Doctors don't know everything. From my experience they're quite ignorant of things. Sometimes it can be someone close to you or even yourself that discovers it.
That sucks...
I mean in my town. I don't mean every doctor, I said nearly. Our family doctor couldn't figure out my brother had fluid build up in his foot for 8 years. I know that's not psychological but nonetheless it was a doctor. And besides I can't afford medical supplies if they want me to take some. Often they barely check and don't really analyze the situation well. The only time I had good analysis was an eye doctor.
I've been in therapy for close to 8 years now. I've seen different therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, specialists, doctors, social workers, Perform Care. I've been in a treatment center before, and am now in a therapeutic high school. I've met some bad ones along the way, of course. But me and so many other people wouldn't be where we are now without the help of professionals along the way.
In my first few years of therapy, I didn't like it- hated how I was criticized, told to do things that put me out of my comfort zone, had all my faults and problems laid out in front of me. But you know what? That's what helped me. I thought I knew best how to handle things, but it took time for me to realize I truly didn't- if I did, then why was I suffering so much? Instead of every doctor being shit and horrible at their jobs, maybe it's a reflection of the frustration about your own problems.
You still need to be actually diagnosed to say you have a mental disorder, as much as you believe it to be true.
Being diagnosed isn't what gives you the problem. Someone has an illness whether some quack has told them they have it or not. It seems like you're upset about people saying stuff like that jokingly, right? Or do you have a problem with someone who legitimately has a disease saying they have it without someone who went to school for 8 years saying they have a disease, when that doctor can be wrong?
I never said that it gives you the problem. But if you want help (assuming the disorder is debilitating enough) and if you want treatment or accommodations from school, work, ect you need a professional diagnosis, not a self-diagnosis, however correct it may be. What is up with the "doctors are all quacks" attitude?
My original post was addressing those who convinced themselves that they have a mental disorder when they truly don't. Tobi's situation may be different (I don't know any details), he could very well have it but not have an actual diagnosis. That's different from someone who claims to have it and has no evidence to back up that claim.
I really don't like those kinds of people at all.
Like, I was diagnosed anorexia and I have never call attention to it (besides on this thread) because its more embarrassing than anything. Just bringing up anything like that for sympathy really makes me pissed off. Lying about serious problems to get sympathy for something you don't even have is disgusting.
I think Freud was a fruit loop and has ended up doing more harm than good in the world. That's what the doctors being quacks attitude is.
That's one doctor out of millions who have helped people.
I am sure I have anxiety and possibly depression, I have never been professionally diagnosed and that is a problem as you say. I don't think these things from the Internet or small things as it's a major thing in my life. I could get diagnosed and I'm actually being set up for it later in the summer but my largest worry about being diagnosed is being prescribed medication...I just really don't want to be dependent on medication for my happiness, you know?
I know this isn't about me but I wanted to throw my own opinion on this in.
Most mental health practices use Freud's work. He wasn't just a doctor he was THE doctor.
I can't comment on his work because I don't know enough about it, but the doctors of today have helped many people so it can't be so horrible.
He did propose some of what now is considered debunked ideas like the Oedipus Complex, but yeah he did do a lot good.
Oh, he's been like this for awhile.
After taking a personality disorder test, it said I was 71% Obsessive Compulsive.
And I know that an online test is certainly in no way 100% accurate, but it actually does make sense.
If something is bothering me even a little bit (it doesn't really matter what it is, anything from someone's behavior to material possessions), and I'll get this insane urge to correct it in my own way. I've never noticed it before, but now that I've taken a few tests and looked at some symptoms it's likely that it affects me in some way, although I'm not confirmed to have it.
http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20707257,00.html
After reading through this article, I find myself reoccurringly thinking about a few of these (checking behavior, counting, dwelling on relationships, seeking reassurance).
Edit: Re-read your paragraph and now I feel like you are describing the exact ways I went through learning about myself and this disorder. I feel like you're going to say something about it, so...I don't know.
I've also been diagnosed with ADHD. And yes, by a doctor, although it's minor enough so that I don't need to take any meds for it. It may or may not factor into my behavior and how OCD may or may not possibly affect me.
If what's under the "When to seek help" part of the article sounds a lot like your behavior, then it could be a good indication that something is wrong. The beginning of the article mentions how "quirks" can actually be OCD behaviors. The difference between quirks and actual OCD is wanting to do the behavior compared to feeling like you have to do the behavior or else everything will feel wrong.
To be honest (and I don't mean this in a mean way), I've noticed what you said about you wanting to correct things. The thing in my original post that I was annoyed about was people saying that they have something, not feeling like they may have something. If you really feel that you could have OCD and that it is distressing you enough, then I think you should try to speak to someone about it.
It's important to note that there's no reason you have to accept a medical solution, if that isn't something that you are interested in. Anxiety and depression are disorders can also be managed with behavioral therapy and the like.
Even if you decide not to act on the diagnosis at all, it's probably helpful to have it documented and monitored. No? That's just my two cents, of course.
Yeah, you're right, that's why I'm going in the summer.
So your saying when you and some other kid self-diagnosed me with Bi-polar on this forum YOU WERE LYING I'm not a special snowflake FML
oh wait nvm
I suffered from OCD when I was younger and I did not want sympathy I tried to hide it as much as I could I was so embarrassed about it I was so frustrated with myself it was so hard