IRL Mental Disorders/Problems That YOU Have

[Dorigard]

I'm not diagnosed with anything, but I can't shake the feeling that I probably should be.
Now I feel left out

No need to feel left out, as an ADHD-PI, I'm not exactly unique here either. And look at it this way, by being "normal" you're something we can compare ourselves against.

Which leads us to this philosophical question of, what is "normal". For me, I am one of the users that hasn't been diagnosed with anything, I'm far from "normal", don't compare yourself to me. Xd

Now that the gauntlet has been thrown down the game is afoot! Quick what is your height in imperial measurement? Your Middle initial? Times you pet a dog that didn't belong to you?

[Zarich]

I'm not diagnosed with anything, but I can't shake the feeling that I probably should be.
Now I feel left out

No need to feel left out, as an ADHD-PI, I'm not exactly unique here either. And look at it this way, by being "normal" you're something we can compare ourselves against.

Which leads us to this philosophical question of, what is "normal". For me, I am one of the users that hasn't been diagnosed with anything, I'm far from "normal", don't compare yourself to me. Xd

Now that the gauntlet has been thrown down the game is afoot! Quick what is your height in imperial measurement? Your Middle initial? Times you pet a dog that didn't belong to you?

5'9", H, I'm allergic. Right back at ya> Xp. (my god this is offtopic)

[Dorigard]

No need to feel left out, as an ADHD-PI, I'm not exactly unique here either. And look at it this way, by being "normal" you're something we can compare ourselves against.

Which leads us to this philosophical question of, what is "normal". For me, I am one of the users that hasn't been diagnosed with anything, I'm far from "normal", don't compare yourself to me. Xd

Now that the gauntlet has been thrown down the game is afoot! Quick what is your height in imperial measurement? Your Middle initial? Times you pet a dog that didn't belong to you?

5'9", H, I'm allergic. Right back at ya> Xp. (my god this is offtopic)

I see, I see, there is quite a bit different between us. 6'00, E, at least two dozen. (Yeah, like way off topic, but I proved a point... I think)

[Zarich]

Which leads us to this philosophical question of, what is "normal". For me, I am one of the users that hasn't been diagnosed with anything, I'm far from "normal", don't compare yourself to me. Xd

Now that the gauntlet has been thrown down the game is afoot! Quick what is your height in imperial measurement? Your Middle initial? Times you pet a dog that didn't belong to you?

5'9", H, I'm allergic. Right back at ya> Xp. (my god this is offtopic)

I see, I see, there is quite a bit different between us. 6'00, E, at least two dozen. (Yeah, like way off topic, but I proved a point... I think)

Alright, Mr. Literal. I would revise my sentence but I'm guessing you are the type of person to go at it again. Xp. I throw in the towel, good sir

[TheLastMelody]

I'm not diagnosed with anything, but I can't shake the feeling that I probably should be.
Now I feel left out

As someone said earlier, no reason to feel left out. You should not need to feel left out, there is really nothing good about a "specialist" labelling you as "small-crazy", only because you think outside that goddamn "box" of theirs.

[SemiPolish]

I don't have a very debilitating disorder, per se, but it bugs me to no end when I contemplate its effects in retrospect. The thing is, I have an acute inferiority complex that causes me to constantly compare myself to other and get myself worked up if somebody performs even marginally better than myself. I use others as a measuring stick, ignoring my own good side and focus on my faults. As a result, I can be rather testy at any given moment, and it's hard to maintain a steady relationship with somebody who is either greatly "better" than me or who is not willing to let me explain my issue to them. I always end up kicking myself when I insult somebody to make myself feel better, but I've been improving with the help of my core group of really awesome friends and some assistance from a psychiatrist on the side.

Obviously my minor affliction pales in comparison to the ailments that some of you guys have, but I thought I'd put it out there simply to avoid seeming phony whenever I may choose to throw in my two cents.

[splitInfinitive]

I have to say, the best thing about dissociative identity is always having someone to talk to. The best part about narcolepsy is I have an excuse to drink too much caffeine I'd say dissociative identity means never feeling alone, but that's not true. It's really hard to date when you have DI, because different parts of you want different things in a partner. I kind of have to be openly polyamorous or else it doesn't work. And it gets reaaaaally complicated when a system has child or teenager alters. So I wouldn't be surprised if MS skips over dissociative identity, unless they did a character with a very simple system (single-digit number of alters, all above the age of consent). Those kinds of systems are rare, though.

[HeDanny]

I suffer from Schizophrenia. I'll go with "generalised" as I've never been told it is any particular type. I get all the hallucinations. It is considered well managed now. It has taken me some really damaging places in the past.

Now I'd prefer to consider myself just someone with a severe anxiety disorder. My situation is enough that "the state" as it were considers me an individual requiring permanent care. Fortunately my parents can do that. Lucky, eh!

As for telling people, well, I've posted here. That's as close as I'll ever need to get to telling anyone. I'm a shut in, so the internet is my people. Brofist, internet!

[bradpara]

PPD-NOS over here.

[Arivien]

Not sure if this is a disorder, but I tend to overthink things like crazy.

Even small mistakes become huge ones, as I blow them way out of proportion.

[TheLastMelody]

Not sure if this is a disorder, but I tend to overthink things like crazy.

Even small mistakes become huge ones, as I blow them way out of proportion.

That sounds awesome in some ways, and annoying in some.

[Arivien]

Mostly ends up being annoying.
For example, if I make a mistake involving someone else, I'll be thinking for a long while whether or not that person hates me.

[Malkav]

Mostly ends up being annoying.
For example, if I make a mistake involving someone else, I'll be thinking for a long while whether or not that person hates me.

With our powers combined, we now have twice the neurosis, you and I! Imagine what we could accomplish together!!!

... oh hell o_o

But in all seriousness, I used to hate it when I did that. Now I'm somewhat more relaxed. As in, I only half-flip shit when something goes wrong, instead of completely flipping it. Here's to hoping you can learn to manage it better than I have.

[Waytfm]

With our powers combined, we now have twice the neurosis, you and I! Imagine what we could accomplish together!!!

[khaos4ng31]

Forgot to take my anti-psychotic medication. Threw a tirade at the local mall. Was escorted out of said mall.

And this is why I prefer to go lone wolf or at least be in a non-social setting.

[Zombiedude101]

I've got Aspergers Syndrome and minor ADHD. I'm socially awkward and yeah.

[Arivien]

With our powers combined, we now have twice the neurosis, you and I! Imagine what we could accomplish together!!!

It shall be glorious.

[Malkav]

... but wait, if only most of us are mad, and the rest are sane, then who was phone?

I've got Aspergers Syndrome and minor ADHD. I'm socially awkward and yeah.

Well, then, I'm sure you'll find that you fit in right and well with the rest of us remind me to tell you about how I couldn't buy alcohol because I was "a deranged psychopath, and deranged psychopaths don't have IDs."

[Sephiru]

Uh...hi. I mentioned this vaguely in another thread, but I have Asperger Syndrome and ADD. I've been very sensitive about being labeled in the past and didn't want to associate myself with them, but they've gotten so out of hand that I needed to acknowledge that there are some things I can't take care of by myself. No offense to anyone, but it still kind of makes me recoil a little when people are so comfortable labeling themselves with such things, and more so when they seem to think it should be flaunted. I'm still getting over a lot of my long held discomfort with the subject, and I have my own opinions about the use of diagnostic psychology, but it's nice to see that at least some people are comfortable enough to talk about it and not treat it like a taboo.
I have a lot of eccentricities -- I don't have much of a problem talking to or interacting with people (depending on whom you ask), but I don't like to talk to strangers and it can make me really nervous to do so, despite the fact that many would describe my personality as friendly and outgoing. I have severe problems with getting work done -- people joke about procrastination, but I'm impeded from even starting assignments because my ADD is so severe. My Asperger Syndrome includes OCD like symptoms, such as being so particular about grammar that mistakes make me angry and I can become cruel in my correction, or being very uncomfortable and wanting to go home if I realize I didn't wear earrings or a hair accessory. I also had a phase where my nails had to be painted, and a different color every day to match my clothes. I'm a very good speaker and orator, and am rather famous among my peers for being opinionated and articulate; however, I frequently talk too much or anger people with whom I am very familiar, or overstep boundaries with people in positions of authority because I can't bring myself to see them as "better" than me. I happen to detest hyphenated words. I absolutely do not become anxious or stressed about anything...if it's actually important. However, if one of my Pokemon faints I'll probably squeal like a child before loading the game, and I'm more embarrassed when the comic book store calls to tell me I haven't picked up my subscription in too long than when a teacher hands me back a failed exam. I'm one of the seemingly few people who doesn't like to listen to music while I work. I don't eat very much, nor do I exercise or play sports, and I'm far too thin. It doesn't bother me that my breasts aren't very large, but it disturbs me profoundly that they're too far apart. Everything in my bedroom must be alphabetized. I always take out my Disney Princess pens and line them up on my desk in order by the movies' release dates. Despite my extremely feminine demeanor, I do not get along well with most other girls. I am demisexual. I have a poor sense of humor. I do not like to be touched, especially my hair. I repeat things that I say ALL the time, to the point where I've been told I repeated the same story ten times on different occasions. I do not get along well with my family. I am afraid of the dark and sleep with the lights on.
tldr: I'm very strange.

[khaos4ng31]

Hi there. In regards to your first paragraph, the reason why I am able to easily expose my problem (can't speak for others) is because while the stigma of having any type of mental illness still exists on the internet, any consequences or physical actions that occur don't really affect me. Also, it gives me a chance to think about what I say (however I do have that problem of getting my idea across, so I try not to over think it).

I know it seems that I flaunt it; this is due to everyone's ignorance. Most of the time, they don't know, but I have to tell the people that are commonly around me so that they don't feel too bad.

My psychiatrist tells me to pretend as if I was the problem, not everyone else. This is also why.

Some days I think that I would be better if I was normal.
Some days I don't and want to stay the same.