Amanda Roberts21 said:Changing the world starts with the man in the mirror...
To "fit in," you're basically letting that friend get dragged through the mud just so they don't come for you next. If being targeted is the price for showing basic humanity, then you're better off standing alone than being "socially accepted" by a crowd like that.
What are you actually afraid of? Rejection, most likely.
Once you kill that fear, you finally become an individual. Staying true to your conscience and being yourself comes with a cost—specifically, the cost of not following the mainstream. But as Ernest Hemingway once suggested—there's warmth in the crowd, but it stinks....
Jonathan Mitchell said:Heh, you really think it's 50% of therapists...👍
Look, psychologists are decent enough people who deal with the theory side of things, while they leave the heavy-duty meds to the "wizards"—not to mention those insane treatments that make you lose all faith in humanity. Just walk through one ward and you'll see...
Thanks, but I'll pass I've had the chance to walk through a unit like that before, and trust me, I never want to experience it again that's what you call hell
You might not want to believe this, but honestly, at least half of all psychologists probably dealt with their own childhood trauma... they're just as broken in the head as the rest of us, which is why they can't actually help anyone else.
Sarah Wood8 said:That’s a pointless question. Is there actually any valid reason to mock someone when the whole point of the mockery is just to hurt them? Just because he doesn't fit some standard stereotype like everyone else, does that suddenly give people a green light to stomp all over him? They target him simply because they think they can get away with it and they enjoy the feeling of power.
I remember this one guy in my high school class back in the States who was totally obsessed with PC gaming—all about shooters, gore, and he even had some really twisted ideas involving historical dictators. He lived entirely in his own little sci-fi fantasy world, drawing aliens all over his notebooks and being obsessed with weaponry. Everyone used to rip on him because, frankly, he acted like a complete idiot sometimes. You'd ask him a simple question and he’d act like a total jerk, pulling some stupid stunt and then making a ridiculous face while letting out a massive "AAAAAA!"
And now, the rest of the class is just lost; they kept mocking him because there were moments where he genuinely looked tragically hilarious...
Sometimes, being teased can actually act as a bit of a wake-up call, helping someone realize how badly they're messing up. If we all just spent our lives coddling one another, the world would be an absolute mess because the capable people would just end up catering to the weak ones...
Evolution is doing its thing whether we want to admit it or not—we are part of that process, not some kind of merciful deities or whatever else you want to call it...
I find myself watching things just because I have some downtime on my hands sometimes... To be honest, I used to be glued to the TV constantly, until the realization hit me that it was all essentially the same old formula. It’s always one of two extremes: either there's a happy ending, or there isn't. But at the end of the day, there has to be some kind of narrative driving it all. That's why I've found that documentaries are actually my absolute favorite...
Donna Sullivan7 said:Yeah, I get it... people naturally gravitate toward each other. It’s just how things work—there's strength in numbers. But honestly, let's talk about these American prisons for a second. You've got career criminals pulling two or three life sentences, yet somehow they end up walking free sooner than our own guys because of all those mass pardons and stuff... you know, those holiday releases and whatnot. I've actually spent some time behind bars, and man, it's interesting... everyone there acts like they're totally innocent. It's this weird "innocence syndrome." I think it's because they're actually ashamed of what they did compared to the actual murderers who basically run the social hierarchy in there. Funny enough, even the toughest convicts absolutely loathe pedophiles and rapists. But if you want to see real hatred? It's directed at the snitches and rats. They're at the bottom of the food chain. I could probably write a whole memoir about it, but I'll try not to go too far off topic...
Sorry, if I misunderstood... were you actually in an American prison?
That’s actually quite original Everything's accounted for, I promise Ugh—I totally messed that up!—but hey, why don't you guys post a photo of yourselves?
crimsonmoose53 said:I’m looking for some clarity here.
Does anyone here have experience interpreting the F23.1 diagnosis? Specifically, I'm looking at "Acute polymorphic psychotic disorder with schizophrenic symptoms." My main question is whether this is technically considered a specific subtype of schizophrenia, or if it’s an entirely different mental health condition that just happens to present with similar symptoms.
The situation is a bit confusing because the same individual has been assigned two different codes: F23.1 and F23.0—which is "Acute psychotic disorder without schizophrenic symptoms."
Could someone help me understand the distinction between the two? A little extra context or a deeper explanation would be greatly appreciated.
Well, I can certainly share what I understand about it... "Acute polymorphic psychotic disorder with schizophrenic symptoms" - "acute" means that it's happening right now, or it's a shorter timeframe but with much higher intensity, "polymorphic" means it takes many different forms, meaning the symptoms and behaviors can shift quite a bit, and "psychotic disorder with schizophrenic symptoms" means those core symptoms associated with schizophrenia are present... As for the other one— "Acute psychotic disorder without schizophrenic symptoms" —things are a bit more straightforward because it also refers to a shorter duration, but it isn't tied to schizophrenia (which is a really positive sign), and since it isn't polymorphic, it's likely easier to manage behavior and stay in sync with everything going on around you...
Jonathan Kim4 said:Even the most massive revolutions usually kick off with nothing more than a whisper. It's notoriously difficult to get a large, stagnant mass of people moving—human inertia is a real thing—but once you actually manage to break through, you trigger a domino effect. Everything collapses, everything shifts; the revolution becomes its own momentum.
The real work should probably start at the individual level. After all, the herd mentality is an eternal constant, and let's face it—we always feel a little more comfortable when we're surrounded by people who think exactly like we do.
That's why you eventually need a strong individual—someone with a clear, unwavering vision—to actually lead the way.
Yeah. I'm right there with you on that. But what can you do? In America, we're still feeling the lingering scars of old conflicts, plus the constant headache of corruption. And that's just how it is. We're basically stuck in neutral...
Well, what can you do? Some people just seem destined to live life on the move. Hmm... personally, I don't think I'd ever want to be forced to leave my own country for a decade or fifteen years, which is something some folks actually have to deal with. There isn't anywhere else that feels quite like home as much as the US does. I feel like I’d be a total outsider if I ended up living somewhere like Germany, for instance. Not like how Americans are... ...well, even when they're all over the world, they still just feel like Americans. If things aren't quite where we want them to be here at home, then we really need to step up and change things a bit. Don't you agree, everyone?
Wow, that's interesting! I was just saying that I don't really take Reddit too seriously... I think one of the main reasons is that everyone can just pretend to be "Somebody," even if it isn't actually true. I only really started diving into these online communities about two weeks ago. Mostly, I just pop in to look for answers to specific things, like how to fill out an application for a dorm at a state university or something along those lines. Hmm. Yeah... it’s honestly pretty uncomfortable when someone starts attacking you just because you shared an opinion or made a joke. But then again, someone mentioned that people are just wired that way and there's nothing you can do about it—whether it's on Reddit or in real life. I'm not taking this particular thread very seriously because it feels like people are just casually tossing out opinions and stances because something happened to catch their eye. But obviously, on a serious topic—like, say, my kid has asthma and I need advice on how to manage it—I'm certainly not going to post nonsense (though I'm sure there are still people who would) So, I have to ask—especially you, Roger Sanders3—do you come to these forums mostly for the discussions, the fun, and to unwind, or are you looking for actual, serious information?
I don't know about all this.......... I honestly get the feeling that people on Reddit are actually a bit more civilized than they are out in the real world. It’s just nice having a place where you can share your thoughts with others. I also love how you can stumble upon people from all over the country through the internet and stuff like that. Technically it’s all virtual rather than face-to-face, but it doesn't really matter. It's cool. I pick a topic. I ask a question. People reply. They help you out. And if someone happens to be acting grumpy, you just send them a few emojis and some love, and the whole thing is sorted. Nobody takes Reddit too seriously anyway.
Wow. You’re actually getting worked up over the Dodgers? I mean, what else could you possibly be getting fired up about, if you don't mind me asking?...
Hey there, sweetie. Honestly, don't sweat those legs so much. It’s really all about your posture, how you carry yourself, and that inner confidence you project to the world. Stretch marks aren't some huge deal either; they can be managed, and I highly doubt they'd ever make you any less attractive to someone worth your time. And like you mentioned—you don't feel comfortable around a girl who seems like "perfection," right? Well, who would? It feels forced. When people see that you're just a real, relatable human being, they actually find it easier to connect with you. With a personality as lovely and warm as yours, I think anyone would much rather spend their time with you than with some untouchable "superwoman." Perfection just creates this awkward tension... So please, don't worry about a thing. Sending love! Bye!
I’m not sick myself, but my mother is... and I've heard it can be hereditary. I truly hope I never have to endure what she goes through. There are moments when fear creeps in, but I try to stay positive... Honestly, I think this is one of the hardest things a person can face. I’d almost rather deal with a physical disability than suffer through this. People like my mom require an incredible amount of support and genuine empathy. What hurts most is seeing how society treats people with schizophrenia—it’s like they view them as nothing more than trash. Sometimes, I just can't believe how incredibly ignorant people can be.
It’s honestly been so fascinating reading through everything under this thread. Who would have thought?!! I was recently watching a movie on TV starring Russell Crowe. The premise goes like this: he plays this incredibly brilliant guy—a university professor who’s basically a genius at cracking complex codes—so the U.S. military decides they need him for some top-secret project... blah blah, the details don't really matter. Anyway, halfway through the film, we realize—and the protagonist realizes too—that the military wasn't actually recruiting him for a mission; he just imagined the whole thing himself. It turns out he’s actually dealing with schizophrenia. Luckily, he has a wife who sticks by him and helps him through it. Even with his mental struggles, that mathematical brilliance is still there, and he uses his high Intelligence Quotient to spot tiny patterns that help him recognize when his "hallucinations" are about to strike. For instance, a little girl and a friend who appear in his life always stay the exact same age, no matter how many years pass. I mean, it's like he's trying to use pure logic and reason to somehow master his own illness... What do you all think? Is that actually possible?