Posts by shadowtrucker18

I suspect you might be acting out of a certain level of egoism and narcissism, if I may say so☕

It’s quite a shame, really. Someone so young, gifted with such incredible potential, yet already carrying this much bitterness. 😢

Gerald Scott4 said:I'm not totally sure about the guys, but I bet there's some loophole for them too.
Anyway, I'm with you on everything you said.👍

I suppose it’s possible for men to undergo sterilization after they hit thirty-five or somewhere around that age, too. Before that point, I guess it isn't really an option.

amberfox4 said:A quick question for the moderators: I am somewhat perplexed as to why this specific thread was relocated to the Psychology section rather than remaining in the Women’s Corner. Given that we are discussing anorexia and bulimia—which are clinically recognized psychological disorders—it seems counterintuitive to have them relegated to a general lifestyle forum. Wouldn't it be more logical to reverse the current placement?
Please understand, I truly mean no offense by this; there is absolutely no shame in struggling with mental health issues, but if a disorder is medically classified as such and carries a risk severe enough to be life-threatening, then it belongs here in the clinical discussion area.
On the other hand, discussions regarding the desire—or lack thereof—for children, or debating when a woman might decide to start a family, feels much more suited to the Women’s Corner. It seems a bit jarring to have those topics bundled together here alongside heavy subjects like suicide, panic disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Furthermore, I suspect this might be why participation in these threads remains relatively low; the Psychology subforum tends to attract individuals specifically interested in psychological study and clinical matters, whereas the demographic most likely to engage with reproductive and lifestyle topics is concentrated in the Women’s Corner.

I find myself agreeing with this.

If we want to talk about anorexia, let’s keep it here!

As for the other stuff, please just move it down to the Women's section.

Google can actually be quite helpful if you use it right ☕

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizoi...ality_disorder

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schizot...ality_disorder

Ronald Rogers27, I suppose it might be beneficial to do a bit of reading once in a while instead of just typing away ☕

are 😬

Schizoid and schizotypal aren't quite the same thing, I suppose.☕

brighteagle39 said:What exactly constitutes a person with schizophrenia? Are we talking about individuals who experience psychotic breaks or hallucinations?

Ha ha ha. You’re quite the comedian, I suppose. Maybe try using Google for a moment. ☕

I suppose I might be considered a bit wicked, though I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm schizoid; perhaps I am just somewhat underfed.

I suppose that's just how things go; people can be quite unkind.

I suppose one has to wonder, where does this sudden urge come from among young men to constantly initiate endless discussions regarding psychology?😳

amberfox4 said:Honestly, there isn't a single stupid comment I haven't already heard, considering I am 36 years old.
People are finally starting to back off, though I suspect that is only because I have become increasingly blunt when answering their inquiries.
I usually just say something along the lines of, "No, I never wanted children."
And when they follow up with, "But why?"
I respond, "Because the desire was never there."
And if it hasn't happened by now...
Well, it isn't going to happen. I don't want kids.
Then comes the inevitable, "What about your husband?"
My response? "My husband and I aren't allowed to have children because we were both diagnosed with cannibalism, and our specialty is the 'warm cradle' method." (That is a joke, of course, but it always seems to shut down those busybodies who feel entitled to stick their noses into my business.)
One can safely assume that we discussed such vital matters before we ever tied the knot; furthermore, I discuss private matters exclusively with my husband, not with acquaintances or neighbors whose opinions hold absolutely no weight in my life. Quite frankly, your personal affairs do not interest me one bit.

Brilliant.🤣🤣🤣

Christian Sanchez4 said:The funniest part is how this topic got moved over to Psychology🤣

It's ontological—
Does every single woman need to have children, or at least want them?

He wants kids, but I really don't.

Could you ever see yourself staying with a guy who doesn't want children?

To the original poster— wiki

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That should be plenty to get you started.🙂

I suppose I don't see anything particularly strange about it; this department has always functioned somewhat like a catch-all bin, I guess... ☕

feralhound55 said:I was talking about the annual Pride parade—you know, all the rainbow flags and everything. It’s the kind of thing that actually requires police protection. As for public displays of affection... hm... yeah, I'm with you on that. Though, for what it's worth, I'm all for any kind of love.

Actually, women had to march in parades just to get the right to vote once, too. It isn't like anyone goes out of their way to be provocative right in front of skinheads, you know?

I wonder what ever happened to that Olympic athlete who got disqualified in the first post?

I haven't really been following the news lately.

Donna Wood52 said:Hello there.

I decided to bring this topic over to the health board instead of psychology, mainly because I feel like nobody on the psychology side really understands where I'm coming from.

So, here’s the situation: I recently saw a psychiatrist, and they diagnosed me with schizoid paranoid and apathetic tendencies. Now I find myself wondering—is being schizoid actually a disease? To me, it feels more like a way of life than some kind of illness.

Does anyone here have any experience with this who might be able to weigh in?

To my mind, that doesn't sound much like a clinical diagnosis so much as just a description of your history. Did they give you an actual DSM code or anything specific? Without that, it isn't quite a formal diagnosis.

Actually, after I went through some psychological testing myself, I was labeled as schizoid, though the official diagnosis ended up being depression. So, I suppose that's why I say it might not necessarily be your primary diagnosis.

I find myself agreeing with Ryan Wood98 on this one; it really is a completely different matter altogether.

It’s funny, isn't it? I’ve noticed this pattern quite frequently lately. If someone happens to be dealing with an illness, they are suddenly granted this automatic pass to be seen as brave, wise, or some kind of intellectual giant. But the moment I suggest otherwise, I’m treated like a complete outcast. It seems to be a bit of a trend these days. Personally, I don't believe in idealizing people just because they are fighting something like cancer; having a medical struggle doesn't inherently make someone a better person. Honestly, it’s a little frustrating to watch. What, am I supposed to go out and seek a diagnosis just to be taken seriously? 🤷

I suppose I should probably start by saying that I don't claim to be an expert on this, but I have been thinking about the implications of the recent data coming out of the research centers in Boston. It’s a bit overwhelming, I guess. There is this sense of constant motion, a sort of restless energy in the way we approach problem-solving lately. I was reading some thoughts from shadowtrucker18 earlier, and it made me wonder if we are all just circling the same drain, metaphorically speaking. Perhaps we overcomplicate things. I tend to think that we often miss the forest for the trees, especially when it comes to how much we rely on external validation. It’s a curious thing, isn't it? How much of our internal peace is tied to factors we can't even control. Maybe that's just my way of looking at it, though. It feels like we are all searching for something a bit more substantial than what's currently being offered in the mainstream discourse. [No input provided to rewrite]
By the way, I’m somewhat torn on where this should actually go: Check psychology or Philosophy? It’s a bit of a toss-up, I suppose. 🤔 I suppose I’m leaning toward Check psychology, actually. 🙂

Check psychology, was this happening somewhere else too? I mean, seriously, why is everyone just throwing things around here? 😕

If only my problems were the kind you could solve just by taking a little breather 😢