Hard to say... I love people but staring at a computer 24hrs tends to make me... I'm trying to stick to a schedule to get out and meet people of my status/age. Going to the gym 3 days a week, bowl twice a week... thinking about taking a summer class at the community school
Originally posted by fiveyes Most days, Tourette's Syndrome would be an improvement.
My last job we had a guy with tourettes. Unfortunately he wasn't one of the scream vile obscenities at the top of your lungs types.. he only grunted and twiched.
My last job we had a guy with tourettes. Unfortunately he wasn't one of the scream vile obscenities at the top of your lungs types.. he only grunted and twiched.
There is a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years, as indicated by three (or more) of the following:
1. failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
2. deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure
3. impulsivity or failure to plan ahead
4. irritability and aggressiveness, as indicated by repeated physical fights or assaults
5. reckless disregard for safety of self or others
6. consistent irresponsibility, as indicated by repeated failure to sustain consistent work behavior or honor financial obligations
7. lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from another
8. The individual is at least age 18 years.
In addition, there must be evidence of Conduct Disorder with onset before age 15 years.
The occurrence of antisocial behavior is not exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia or a Manic Episode.
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Sound like anyone you know?
APD is the nice name.. it used to be called sociopathy, and before that, psychopathy.
I have a small circle of close friends. I find the majority of people to be extremely annoying. I don't like the idea of meeting new people all the time. I hate having to talk to someone just 'cause we both happen to be in the same location for five minutes.
Originally posted by quiet it will never escape you. sitting in the back of cab, some driver will want to talk to you. never fails.
Indeed. The odd cabby around here is actually good for a laugh. But most of them are mind numbingly stupid. I don't want to talk to him. I want him to drive me from A to B. I'm a very patient person. Only once have i told a cab driver to shuttup and just drive.
I have an independent streak and reject any social supervision of my behavior. 2 of my neighbors found out I shoot porn and were horrified. I actually enjoy reviled by them and for some reason the stares of hatred at the supermarket makes me feel good. I hope they tell everybody.
On the other hand, I have a wife and 3 kids, and enjoy smalltalk with many people, including some taxi drivers.
Originally posted by nocostporn not really anti-social but I have got this thing now where I'll only talk to a certain type of person,and theres very few of them that I come across
damn, Y'all are making me want to throw a party just so you can all be anitsocial in one place at the same time
I like people in general..till they start being stupid to me. then its time to shut them the fuck up. I am locked away way too much now a days.. and tend to find myself not leaving the house for days at a time....My family devises plans together to get me outside....all pale and squinting at the sun like a vampire
Originally posted by Lane i don't see any advantages of social people over me.
when i need to, i can get along with people easily, no need to practise any social skills for that.
It takes practice... most communication is unspoken -- so you have to practice listening very carefully -- listening to yourself is just as difficult...
i'm anti social to the point where i dno't going to bars because there's too many loud fucking idiots, i'd rather just sit at home with like one or two of my friends and smoke weed and play xbox. or best case scenario, i can be alone and just work on my computer.
Originally posted by smack i'm anti social to the point where i dno't going to bars because there's too many loud fucking idiots, i'd rather just sit at home with like one or two of my friends and smoke weed and play xbox. or best case scenario, i can be alone and just work on my computer.
There's a cool bar I like... but I only go when it's not crowded... on the weekends I stay home... I do most of my partying on thurs after poetry jam then fri after pool tournament
i cant really say i am anti-social, i like rock shows, parties, and bars too much to claim I cant stand being around others.
Will i start joking with people that hang in the same bar as me? Play pool with a stranger? Sure.
For people to post on this board and claim to be anti-social its almost silly since this board is about communication, this board itself is being social even if not in person, although I guess the definition of <a href=http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=antisocial>antisocial</a> could mean social disruption of order, but the desire for human contact is still there when posting on a board.
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