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Beewee · Dec 8, 2003, 08:10 PM

Take the test and find out!

And be honest be know there are some schizoids out there.

andreas_g4 · Dec 8, 2003, 08:16 PM

A very near person to me has that. Life can bring bad things to people.

:XI: · Dec 8, 2003, 08:28 PM

Yeah, i got bored half way through filling it out. besides if i think i'm that far gone, i'll see a doctor.

nredman · Dec 8, 2003, 08:35 PM

Low on everything but Schizoid which i got Moderate. pretty gay test

Beewee · Dec 8, 2003, 08:41 PM

Ya, not sure how accurate it is either...if you answer yes to all of the questions you get high or very high on everything.

dtriska · Dec 8, 2003, 09:04 PM

The lowest rating I got was moderate. Is that bad?

Shaddim · Dec 8, 2003, 09:26 PM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Low
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate

Sherwin · Dec 8, 2003, 09:59 PM

Yes.

MacGorilla · Dec 8, 2003, 10:01 PM

All sixty of my personalities thought that test was lame.

Superchicken · Dec 8, 2003, 10:01 PM

I was answering no to all of them.. so I figure I'm normal... twich twich...

beb · Dec 9, 2003, 12:35 AM

Actually, I do. I'm afraid of groups of people. Sometimes it gets so bad that I'm afraid to go to the grocery store, or walk down a hallway. It's so stupid.

suganutz2 · Dec 9, 2003, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by beb:
Actually, I do. I'm afraid of groups of people. Sometimes it gets so bad that I'm afraid to go to the grocery store, or walk down a hallway. It's so stupid.

You probably have social anxiety. You should try a medication like Paxil, although I heard it does cause weight gain.

GirlSplyph · Dec 9, 2003, 01:21 AM

Apparently I'm an obsessive-compulsive.
That's OK, I guess. Atleast I will always be clean. I've been drinking so I answered everything honestly.

suprz's ghost · Dec 9, 2003, 08:32 AM

i dont need any damn test i know my diagnosis 301.7 you guys can look it up..

typoon · Dec 9, 2003, 04:05 PM

I think anyone who is a Gemini doesn't need to take this test and should just answer yes. Since we tend to have quite a few personalities.

wolfen · Dec 9, 2003, 04:08 PM

The voices in my head told me the test was evil.

MacsGalor · Dec 10, 2003, 12:22 AM

I don't think that it is very accurate.

ASIMO · Dec 10, 2003, 01:01 AM

No, I do not.

Yes, I do!

No, I do not!

Aha! Yes, I do!

sniffer · Dec 10, 2003, 06:00 AM

I think I am more sick then I thought.

Disorder | Rating
Paranoid: High
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: High
Antisocial: Moderate
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: High
Narcissistic: High
Avoidant: Moderate
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate

Seriously, this test must be taken with a grand of salt. There is no way in real life you can make a diagnostic based on simple yes and no questions. Besides the way the questions are asked are even more important than the answers given, which I think this test failed on bigtime.
Take for instance;

Are you often uninterested in the feelings of others?

It's freaking normal to feel uninterested in other peoples feelings from time to time. They question normal human feelings and want you to decide wether or not you can be described using the word "often" versus the normal "from time to time" or "it happens" which any sane person would consider "normal". The only thing this test is doing is making you feel miserable, because you know you want to answer no, but you still get that little doubt between each question. Either way you can't give a fully yes or no. Any data taken from this test shows more how you read the questions (which failed to begin with) than give a blueprint of your situation.

If I had all those things listed above I would probably know it by now. Or at least family and friends would have reacted me thinks.

voodoo · Dec 10, 2003, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by typoon:
I think anyone who is a Gemini doesn't need to take this test and should just answer yes. Since we tend to have quite a few personalities.

I agree. Me too!

theolein · Dec 10, 2003, 07:46 AM

Do I have a personality disorder? No.
Did I have a personality disorder? Yes, and for many years, and it was painful, exhausting, dehumanising, depleteing, sad, lonely, frightenening and took me to the brink of suicide.

It took years to overcome it, but I overcame it mostly on my own, through a combination of meditation, sport, avoiding too much booze and partying and basically doing what I felt would be good for me. I was wise enough to never take medication, because I have seen first hand what happens to people who take medication, and that is that sometimes it works, but mostly it only suppresses the original problem and makes other problems such as having no more feelings and a viscious appetite.

It will probably never get as bad as it did then again, but I will probably always have a weakness when it comes to mental stability, but I have learned over the years to watch for the signs of it coming back.

I am amazed in retrospect that I was somehow strong enough to go through all those years without offing myself, but one is sometimes amazed as to what one is capable of when it really gets tough.

The one thing I would have wished for in all those bad years was a good friend. Didn't have any anymore and was too confused and buggered to make new ones.

Mental illness may be a joke to laugh at in a forum like this, but it is a closer bad version of living hell that sometimes makes death seem like an attractive alternative, which is why so many long term heavily depressed, schizoid or borderline people kill themselves.

But anyway, I'm still here and actually pretty well off today, considering the misery that was my life in the 90's. To anyone who has mental problems, I say, don't give up. Never give up. There's always hope and hope will carry the day when nothing else will.

:XI: · Dec 10, 2003, 08:18 AM

Theolein:

I suffer with depression from time to time, I tried medication for a year, It helped, but at the same time it left me feeling even more detached. I got made redundant almost three weeks ago, I'm dreading the prospect of being unemployed for months or longer. Student Loans hanging over me. No money. blah blah blah.
I don't have a social life and have no close friends.
And I can feel the depression looming.

I'm not going to off myself, this isn't a cry for help. Just venting a little, i guess.

Anyone have any advice on coping with paranoia?

theolein · Dec 10, 2003, 08:27 AM

XI, this might be a good opportunity for you to start changing some things about your life, if you can and want to. I don't want to preach, but loneliness is a huge killer, and something that is almost taboo to talk about. There's nothing that makes one more depressed than being alone too much. If you can, start going for walks or finding little things to do. I found the best cure for head problems is to go at it little by little. Trying to change things too quickly almost never works, but trying small things a little bit at a time seems to work wonders.

:XI: · Dec 10, 2003, 08:31 AM

I know, that's the plan. No more patching up it's time to really fix what's broken.
Now, I need to find a job

tintub · Dec 10, 2003, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by suganutz2:
You probably have social anxiety. You should try a medication like Paxil, although I heard it does cause weight gain.

or just don't worry about it...

voyageur · Dec 10, 2003, 10:21 AM

theolein and xi, you are very courageous to post.
It takes extraordinary strength to fight mental illness.

theolein · Dec 10, 2003, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by voyageur:
theolein and xi, you are very courageous to post.
It takes extraordinary strength to fight mental illness.

Thanks, voyageur, I appreciate that. I truly am amazed in retrospect about all the wierd crazy stuff I did in those years when I was truly mental. I think the strength came mostly from just always having hope somewhere. I've lost quite a lot of people in my life and I think that makes me hold life to be somehow worthy of fighting for no matter what.

In any case, your post just gave me a kick to carry on writing my book about all those strange crazy times, so thanks again.

Millennium · Dec 10, 2003, 12:18 PM

Paranoid: High
Schizoid: High
Schizotypal: High
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Moderate
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: High
Dependent: High
Obsessive-Compulsive: High

Geez.

I knew I was messed up, but not that messed up.

voyageur · Dec 10, 2003, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by theolein:
In any case, your post just gave me a kick to carry on writing my book about all those strange crazy times, so thanks again.

You made my day. Write your book and let us know when it comes out.

GORDYmac · Dec 10, 2003, 12:59 PM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Low
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: High
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate

Whoa.

Beewee · Dec 10, 2003, 02:17 PM

Oh I found some other stuff on my favorite disorder:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Let me know how many questions you test "positive" for.
Having this disorder is one thing but living with a person who has this disorder is a living hell...trust me. I took the test for person I just talked about and he got 8 out of the 9 questions

!

Characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy which begins by early adulthood and is present in differing contexts within a person's life.

1. A narcissistic individual is grandiose in their sense of self-importance and exaggerates their achievements and talents. He expects to be recognized as superior without achieving any great accomplishments.

2. A narcissistic individual is preoccupied with fantasies of his brilliance as well as his unlimited success or power. He fantasizes about beauty or ideal love.

3. A narcissistic individual believes that he is "special" or "unique." He feels that he can only be understood by or should associate with other special or high status people.

4. A narcissistic individual requires excessive admiration and is on a constant search for admiration.

5. A narcissistic individual has a sense of entitlement. He has unreasonable expectations of favorable treatment and expect others to automatically comply with his wishes.

6. A narcissistic individual takes advantage of others to achieve his own ends and uses others without regards to the feelings of others.

7. A narcissistic individual lacks empathy and does not identify with the feelings or needs of others.

8. A narcissstic individual is envious of others and believes that others are envious of him.

9. A narcissistic individual shows arrogant or haughty behaviors or attitudes and does not care who he offends.

Here is a link for anyone that is interested.

historylme · Dec 10, 2003, 02:30 PM

No disorder here, but I was wonder where the thread for the most valuable free and shareware is... I have been looking for it and have not found it.

Help! Need to try knew things out.

AB^2=BCxAC · Dec 10, 2003, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by history1me:
No disorder here, but I was wonder where the thread for the most valuable free and shareware is... I have been looking for it and have not found it.

Help! Need to try knew things out.

I would classify you as "dependent."

GORDYmac · Dec 10, 2003, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by Beewee:
Oh I found some other stuff on my favorite disorder[...]

Thanks for the link. After reading it, I don't feel as bad. Being labeled "Moderatly Narcissistic" is complimentary. I think a lot of myself, and of those with whom I share my air. No shame.

spiky_dog · Dec 10, 2003, 04:22 PM

Disorder | Rating
Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Moderate
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: High
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate

URL of the test: http://www.4degreez.com/misc/persona...sorder_test.mv
URL for more info: http://www.4degreez.com/misc/disorder_information2.html

yay me, ivy league breeds narcissism i guess

benb · Dec 10, 2003, 05:06 PM

No.

He means yes.

No, I mean no. Now go away.

No.

He means yes. Now go.

No.

Both of you shut up, I'm trying to post.

:XI: · Dec 10, 2003, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by voyageur:
theolein and xi, you are very courageous to post.
It takes extraordinary strength to fight mental illness.

I wouldn't describe myself as courageous. Not even a little. The way I see it is, it's like wearing glasses. Something isn't 'normal' you correct it. Learn to live with it. I see no shame in suffering depression, therefor it requires no courage at all to be honest about it.

Thanks all the same though

zigzag · Dec 10, 2003, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by :XI::
Anyone have any advice on coping with paranoia?

A doctor once told me I was paranoid. So I shot him.

voyageur · Dec 10, 2003, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by :XI::
I wouldn't describe myself as courageous. Not even a little. The way I see it is, it's like wearing glasses. Something isn't 'normal' you correct it. Learn to live with it. I see no shame in suffering depression, therefor it requires no courage at all to be honest about it.

Thanks all the same though

No, no shame, you are right. Just discrimination, which hopefully is fading away.

:XI: · Dec 10, 2003, 08:58 PM

Winston Churchill suffered from depression, he called it his little black dog that went everywhere with him. I'm sick of carrying mine. I'm going to kill it.

I'll get another job. One I like. With people I like.

I feel pretty good considering it's 1am and i'm hungry.

Webscreamer · Dec 10, 2003, 09:37 PM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Low
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Moderate
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: Moderate
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Low

I think I just need to get out more

ryaxnb · Dec 10, 2003, 10:14 PM

Paranoid: Low.
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: Moderate
Antisocial: Low (I think it got itwrong here)
Borderline: Low.
Histrionic: Low.
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Moderate
Obsessive-Compulsive: High

gadster · Dec 11, 2003, 01:39 AM

Hey assh�le! Was this thread directed at ME?

11011001 · Dec 11, 2003, 03:30 AM

Disorder | Rating
Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: Moderate
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Moderate
Avoidant: High
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: High

Oi, I remember doing this test before, probably in an old thread.

tonton · Dec 12, 2003, 01:53 AM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: Moderate
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Moderate
Histrionic: High
Narcissistic: High
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Very High
Obsessive-Compulsive: High

Why am I the only one who's posted their results and had a "very high"?

I know I tend to be dependent. I wish I could fix it. I think it's just a consequence of my laziness.

:XI: · Dec 12, 2003, 10:11 AM

Ok, I took the test.

I'm going to seek help

Paranoid: high (true, i'm like that sometimes.)
schizoid: high (yeah, a little like me)
Schizotypal: very high (yup.)
antisocial: low (true)
borderline: very high (true, but i've never self harmed...)
histrionic: low (true)
narcissistic: moderate (true about being picky of friends, but i think it's a side effect of my paranoia and low self image)
avoidant: very high (bang on doc! bang on.)
dependant: very high (see above

)
obsessive-compulsive: high (see above)

wow, i hope i made you all feel better

GORDYmac · Dec 12, 2003, 12:22 PM

Everyone who posted their results is, at least, moderately narcissistic.

Should we draw any inferences from that? You know, our position that "our computing platform is the best", "Microsoft is the devil seed", etc. After reading about narcissism, ours is pretty typical behavior.

wdlove · Dec 12, 2003, 12:34 PM

The only sure way to know if you have a personality disorder, is to have it diagnosed.

deekay1 · Dec 12, 2003, 12:45 PM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Low
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Low
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate

fwiw

gadster · Dec 12, 2003, 01:04 PM

Paranoid: Low
Schizoid: Moderate
Schizotypal: Low
Antisocial: Low
Borderline: Low
Histrionic: Low
Narcissistic: Low
Avoidant: Low
Dependent: Low
Obsessive-Compulsive: Low

How boring, I thought I was all ****ed up.