think they may have a mental disorder? i may have one and not even know it. its scary for me.how do you know if you have any kind of mental disorder?
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Two issues:\n\nFirst, We all have problems. This doesn't mean you have a disorder, but at the least you have something you know you need to address and work on. We all have things we can improve upon and ways to make us happier.\n\nSecondly, this is how you know you have a disorder. A disorder is a combination of subjective distress (having a problem which you are aware of and are worried you have) and functional impairment (meaning this problem interferes with your ability to function day to day and is causing you problems in different areas of your life - friends, money, school, work, health, etc.). Without those two elements, no one has a mental disorder.
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Some people with various mental disorders seem to be talking to themselves as in the case of schizophrenia but these people hear voices so they may actually be talking to the voices.  Also people with multiple personality disorder seem to talk to themselves, but it is actually their alter personalities talking.  Hope this clarifies things.
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everyone experiences anxiety, many times to different degrees, and are triggered by different sources.  \n\nSOunds like GAD or a mild panic attack, i would talk with a doctor
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could also be schizophrenia
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You obviously have never had a disorder bad enough to require medication. It's like asking a diabetic to relax some and make their own insulin. I do think anti-depressants are over prescribed but some people absolutely need them. People like myself.
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it seems you have bipolar symdrom. go to the doctor
212764
Accepting the fact something is wrong is half the battle. Personally I think trust is another huge issue. Once trust is gone then a lot of people think they can fix the disorder by themselves and end up making it worse.
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Well, I'm not a psychiatrist but I don't believe the answer is as simple as all that.  This can be a crippling disorder and if you think you have this disorder, I urge you to speak to a professional about it.\n\nThis link is actually to a physician's reference site but it has good info nonetheless.  I hope it helps:
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This might be a better question for your psychiatrist.
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I have bipolar affective disorder. I actually hate it if i feel I'm getting special treatment from family and coworkers. But i guess there are some who would try and use it to there advantage.
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I think that you have issues. Maybe you should see a therapist?
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There you go. I think it's mental illiness you know delusions of grandeur. Or maybe just delusions of adequacy.
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You might. These are all symptoms. See your doctor, you may just have a fearful personality but you can get help for it. It could also be a phase you are going thru but you must get a professional opinion for your peace of mind.
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That is because you are able to see the underlying issue with other people's problems. Their flaws or personality quirks that may cause them trouble are clear to you, but not to them. Just as your own flaws and quirks are invisible to you. You are too close to your own problem to objectively seek an answer. Lots of insightful people have this problem. Try taking some steps back next time, and see the problem from an outside perspective.
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Well, besides the above mentioned reasons, I can think of another one and I hope it's not it.  Schizophrenia has that symptom.  People usually start having symptoms of that starting in late teenage years through the 20's.  Are hearing voices involved?  Sometimes one feels that they've heard someone talk to them and there is no one there.  It's a scary disorder! Also- my brother is bi-polar and he suffers at times when he is in his manic state.  Go to the doctor, something is going on.
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hey. what's normal and what's crazy? just b/c someone doesn't act like the way u think they should act doesn't mean they are nuts. Y should we act all the same like robots? the entire world is made up of different ppl. cuz i don't do things like u want me to doesn't mean i'm crazy. i get that all the time. any way good question.
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Yes, it is a form of paranoia and can be found in many mental illnesses. All you can do is anchor yourself and try to get past the panic attack. Talk to your dr about getting an "as needed" med for those attacks.