How do iknow if I have a mental ilness,specifically a personality disorder?
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Everyone in this world has problems. That's normal!!! Sometimes thing seam worse then they really are.  Please don't feel your alone, the high costs are getting to all of us,  But we need to fight together to get through it.\nKeep your head high and think of things you can do to help and make things better.   If you feel overwhelmed,   talk to your doctor he can give you medication to take the edge off. \nGOOD LUCK
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It would be unethical for a psychiatrist to not tell you your diagnosis. What meds are you on? Based on what you said, you may have schizophrenia or bipolar with psychotic features. It's rare to have both Bipolar and Schizophrenia, as many symptoms overlap. However, if many people are telling you this and you generally trust them, then they are probably correct. Maybe see another psychiatrist and psychologist for a second opinion. Those disorders are largely neurologically based, so take the meds!
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Well ,your question is very profound and deep.There's  a lot of ways actually on how to know one's self depends on how you set it . How do I know myself ..hmmm..let's see... I know myself through constant self-examination- thoroughly checking my character and my actions . I also know myself through the eyes of my friends and associates. They tend to show some observations of me that me myself will not be able to see ,they are my mirrors. I know myself through the previous achievements and failure that I have garnered from the past. It makes me think of what I become and how am i doing in the present state .. hehehehh kind-a funny thing to do , checking yurself you know, but most of the time it hurts my feelings to see the blunders I have made..but anyways I am doing my best shot not to create them again. Hope this helps yah ;-)
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Smiley,\n\nIf you can, get yourself into inpatient treatment.  If that's not possible:\n\nGet yourself into Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).\nGet another counselor, preferably one w/ a PhD.  \nGet yourself in to see a psychiatrist (if you don't have on already).\n\nPeace be w/ you.
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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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Talk to your doctor if you want professional help.  It sounds like things are functioning the way they should, so asside from potential psychological problems, you're probably still good to go.
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If the problem is so bad, that it is interfering\nwith your ability to have a normal life and you are\nseriously worried,friends mention it, get help.\n\nYou are probably anxious(nervous).  That is the most \ncommon causes of it. The nuerons in the brain can\nfire so quickly, when your nervous, that the words\ncoming out of your mouth is the same thing that happens when we type too fast....TYPOs\n\nIt's basicly the same thing.  However, it's possible you may have add or ahdd.  If you think you might\nhave trouble concentrating or you can't remain still\nfor long periods of time, then consider this.\n\nMake an appointment with a psychiatrist.  Not a psychologist first.\nIf you go to a psychologist first, they will give you a name of a psychiatrist to see because legally\nthey cannot make that diagnosis.\nAfter the psychiatrist has made his diagnosis of what is causing your personal problem, he will tell you where you need to go for help.\n\nLike I said earlier, it's probably tension but if not and it is really upsetting your world, then get help.  My best wishes AND DON'T WORRY!!! You'll be\nfine.
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I'm pretty sure you can diagnose yourself with a mental disorder. I have. But of course no one takes me seriously. lol. I guess you could be a hypochondriac... but that's also a mental disorder... and if you think you are a hypochondriac and you aren't... does that mean you really are? hahaha. \n\nMy Answer is yes. OCD is something you can usually spot pretty easily because it's things you actually do and not just things you may feel or think. I'd discuss it with someone and google it/ do some research.
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"Avoidant Personality Disorder" is a psych term used to categorise a number of behavioural traits Psychiatry considers improper or abnormal in society. Psychiatry defines these traits as a "mental illness", and promote it as a "disease" that requires "treatment".\n\nIf one considers certain traits to be problematic, relating to shyness or low self-worth and self-esteem, then there are variety of options one can consider without accepting Psychiatry's BS that one has a "mental illness", that one is "ill" and that one should reach for so-called "medication" as a so-called solution.\n \nIt's great, then, that you wish to stay clear of Psychiatry. I would, however, consider dropping use of the term "Avoidant Personality Disorder", as that is an invented psychiatric label that has no substance in science whatsoever.\n\nThere are a number of things you can try to handle your issues. Some work better than others, granted, but it is well worth doing as much investigation as possible before deciding on which path to take.\n\nI had similar issues to what psychs deem "APD", but I handled them swiftly by joining a self-help program and overcoming these barriers through courses and counselling. Amazing stuff. \n\nOther things could include meditation programs, yoga, martial arts, etc. But there are so many different things out there you will certainly need to research them yourself and form your own opinion.\n\nGood luck in your journey!\n\nMike\n\n--\nhttp://groups.msn.com/psychbusters\nDecoding Psychiatric Propaganda
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i have started beleiving more in myself.\n\ni have paranoid personality disorder. its very hard to overcome.\n\nbut i beleive in myself...that i can improve my personality.\n\nit will  be very hard.....but i think with time and lot of will power...i  will be able to improve my personality.
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yes, see a psychologist
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If you have it, it is really hard to tell. Usually friends and family of the afflicted person have an easier time recognizing it.\n\nCheck out this resource on the subject:\n\nhttp://www.mentalhealth.com/book/p40-sc02.html
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Ever do drugs? \n\nI'd get a second opinion, if I were you...just in case. \n\nUnexplained mental problems are nothing to mess around with. This really is something that only a doctor should give you advice on, nobody here is qualified to give you a diagnosis regardless of their profession. It would be nothing but speculation and you really need to be checked out in person.
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Symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD) are:\nfear of abandonment\nunstable self-image\nhave a pattern of difficult relationships\nnot sure of who they are\ndestructive self-behavior (risky sex with multiple partners, extravagant spending, substance abuse, etc.)\nmood swings\nself-mutilation\nthoughts of suicide\nfeelings of emptiness\nepisodes of paranoia\nanger control issues\n\nNot everyone wiht BPD will have all these symptoms but they need at least 5 of them for a diagnosis of BPD.
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The mere wordin of ur question suggests that u have a psychological problem. U shud problem check a mental health website. Good luck in your quest for sanity
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Doctor J is right. I don't know if you mean a physiological or psychological disorder. If it is mental health you are concerned with, try the following link. It will start you off with finding and getting help for mental disorders, in particular O.C.D., and give you a wealth of other information and options, as well.
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If you haven't consulted a psychologist already that might help to see if all the symptoms are there. Some of the symptoms are: Irritability, Excessive talk, Racing thoughts, inflated self-esteem, Unusual energy, Impulsiveness, and possibly Hllucinations.