Comments on: Do I Have A Mental Disorder?

By: KoalaKri

KoalaKri — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:54:45 +0000

In my opinion, if you are not a threat to yourself or others, you do not have a mental disorder. You said you contemplate suicide, and if that is seriously the case, the seek help. When I thought about suicide I sought help.
I am pretty sure I am “mentally disordered”. I am not really shy but I avoid social situations, and suffer from paranoia. I’ve had my share of social problems. Im 21 and haven’t had a gf in 7 years. But thats my fault. I have to accept it. Life is hard, and challenging- you don’t need to pop a pill every time you feel down- being down is part of life. I find things I like to do, and if i get depressed or anxious when thinking about myself, which I do, then I go for a run, workout, do something to take my mind off of it and at the same time show myself I am capable of more that worry and doubt. Everyone in the world goes through hard times, and no one is perfect.

By: g.law333

g.law333 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:37:48 +0000

Most likely not. The fact that you’re able to recognize these symptoms kinda goes against the idea of you having a condition – rarely can someone with psychosis diagnose themselves.
Of course it wouldn’t hurt to talk to a psychiatrist. I mean, Yahoo Answers is all very well and good but you’re not going to find a qualified psychiatrist talking to you on here.

By: Kyasarin

Kyasarin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:54:02 +0000

I suspect that, as well as these bandwagon jumping fools, you too suspect you have Bipolar Disorder because of your use of the word Hypersexual. However, as I must keep pointing out on here, there is no Bipolar without a manic episode and having a short fuse does not count. You are normal, my dear, but there can be no harm in chatting to a counsellor if you think it will help.

By: The Eye of Providence

The Eye of Providence — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:14:53 +0000

I’d say yes, you defiantly have Bipolar Disorder. It is one of the hardest disorders to get medicine for. Dr’s will tell you over and over “it’s just depression” or “it’s only an anxiety attack” Talk to your Dr and no matter how crazy/off/bad you feel, you have to be as open as possible. That’s the only way to get a true diagnosis.

By: bonzaibb

bonzaibb — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:02:08 +0000

Sound a bit like Bi Polar disorder but you must be checked out and that mean a complete psychiatric analysis which takes a few visits at minimum. No one can diagnose you in one visit or based on a checklist of symptoms filled out by you.
The second thing you should do is separate yourself from all music and TV . You need to discover who you are and not be manipulated by music and TV that affects your brain as if you are hypnotized.

By: Cassie T

Cassie T — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:13:10 +0000

Honestly, you sound perfectly normal, if a bit teenaged. Your problem is that you are way too conscious of every little thing you do, and you seem to think it only happens to you. I know lots of normal people who have every “symptom” you’ve listed.
Have you considered that they aren’t symptoms of anything?

By: Orla C

Orla C — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:27:02 +0000

No, you’re not. But it is possible that the family history has made you extremely self-aware, which is why you are constantly ‘watching’ yourself. You don’t say how old you are, a lot of your impatience with people (points 7 and might simply be down to your age.
Sweetheart, every family has its fair share of wackadoodles (what I lovely word), so I wouldn’t worry too much about this.

By: Bergie:)

Bergie:) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:42:03 +0000

If you’ve got a mental problem, then so do I!!!!! cause i’m very much the same!!!!

By: ?Baby, it's cold outside?

?Baby, it's cold outside? — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:37:28 +0000

It seems you have a slight tendency to be bipolar.
Don’t worry though.

By: twstdspi

twstdspi — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:19:48 +0000

maybe Bipolar or something, but you seem normal to me.