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Subject: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: moparnut on 10/18/04 at 8:51 am

Time to dig down deep and face the truth, what is really wrong with you? is that why you're really alone?

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: sputnikcorp on 10/18/04 at 9:40 am

i'm needy. i need to be mothered and pampered. i can't face the real world, thats why i hide in fantasy worlds of role playing games and sci-fi movies.

normal people scare me, regular wage earning types who love sports and backyard barbeques and talk about how perfect their suburbans lives are. really, they do. i surround myself with geeks and goths, i can relate to them, i'm "normal" around outcasts...is that so wrong?

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: RockandRollFan on 10/18/04 at 9:56 am

Tanya and I pretty much covered this in the Politics Board in the "Ludicrous" thread :-\\

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Kenlos on 10/18/04 at 11:06 am

That I am far from normal.  I actually to an extent go out of my way just not to be normal.  I don't follow fads or styles because it annoys me when people start copying everyone else in dress or the way the act.  I just do things and dress the way that I like and could care less what other people do.  Doing this has caused me to be an outcast in some ways but I would much prefer to be an outcast than be just like everyone else.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/18/04 at 6:19 pm


That I am far from normal.  I actually to an extent go out of my way just not to be normal.  I don't follow fads or styles because it annoys me when people start copying everyone else in dress or the way the act.  I just do things and dress the way that I like and could care less what other people do.  Doing this has caused me to be an outcast in some ways but I would much prefer to be an outcast than be just like everyone else.


Said it in one, Kenlos.

Me to dig down deep . . .

I 'catastrophize' a lot. Negative thinking spirals out of control sometimes and I make a fairly innocuous situation into something tragic. Couple this with a fear of social rejection and that plays havoc when you try to actually make friends with people.

What about yourself, Moparnut? I think it's your turn to lie on the couch.  ;)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Paul on 10/18/04 at 6:32 pm


That I am far from normal.  I actually to an extent go out of my way just not to be normal.


And here's today's question, folks...

What is normal...?

A lifetime's supply of air to the first person with a plausible answer...!!

Me, myself and I have terrible 'face-to-face' social skills...don't kid yourselves that I'm this chatty in real life...!!

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/18/04 at 7:16 pm


And here's today's question, folks...

What is normal...?

A lifetime's supply of air to the first person with a plausible answer...!!

Me, myself and I have terrible 'face-to-face' social skills...don't kid yourselves that I'm this chatty in real life...!!


Heh heh. It's an unneccessary question, Paul. Normality is what people should strive against - Winston Smith had the right idea.

I certainly can appreciate your last line. I find it much easy to write things down than to say things (the brummie accent doesn't help things either . . .  ::)  ;D). The fingers can work freely but the voicebox always seems imprisoned in a mental cell.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/18/04 at 9:18 pm

I need to make new friends besides the one that I am currently seeing right now.Randy and Matthew. >:(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/18/04 at 9:34 pm

I'm a manic-depressive neurotic controlling woman with anger issues who worries a lot and has a daddy complex!

Tanya

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/18/04 at 9:35 pm

I need to get a girlfriend. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Kenlos on 10/18/04 at 10:25 pm




And here's today's question, folks...

What is normal...?

A lifetime's supply of air to the first person with a plausible answer...!!

Me, myself and I have terrible 'face-to-face' social skills...don't kid yourselves that I'm this chatty in real life...!!


In my opnion there really isnt a normal.  Everyone probably has there own idea of what normal is.  Like for me normal is the way that the majority of the society acts, dresses, among other things.  And as I said in my earlier post I try not to be like them.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: AssKicker on 10/19/04 at 12:58 am

I don't blame you, Kenlos. I'm a social outcast too (I'm a geek in the day and a goth at nights and weekends... how much of an outcast is that?) and I'm too shy. I'm a complete extrovert; I'm always talking and interacting with people (and scaring them!), but it's pretty much an act. :P

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Jessica on 10/19/04 at 12:54 pm

Where would you like me to start? I have a lot of issues. Just ask my family.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Apricot on 10/19/04 at 2:31 pm

Lemme see..... I have trouble keeping committed to things, I have really rapid mood swings, I'm too forgiving, I can't make close friends.... A lot.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: elefanten on 10/19/04 at 2:36 pm

i forget things...

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Indy Gent on 10/19/04 at 5:04 pm

First of all, I have diabetes. Second of all, I've gotten to the point where I've given up on taking care of myself healthwise. This includes doctor's visits, some hygiene,  diet and exercise. My room has also been left unclean.  A lot of people would try to avoid to be near me. Other times people try to advise my on my health and I tune them out. Maybe part of my upbringing.  And I am taking Zoloft for depression and my blood pressure has also risen to the high catagory. My dad is diabetic also, as is most of his family.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Paul on 10/19/04 at 5:23 pm


First of all, I have diabetes. Second of all, I've gotten to the point where I've given up on taking care of myself healthwise. This includes doctor's visits, some hygiene,  diet and exercise.

Other times people try to advise my on my health and I tune them out.


Okay Indy...if you wish to 'tune me out' at this point, that's fine...

But for your own sake, DO NOT FOOL AROUND WITH DIABETES...danger can lurk at the slightest opportunity...

Whether yours is a cry for help or not (and forgive me if I'm being way out of line), I, and I'm sure plenty of others here too, certainly wouldn't want you to give up...

If this has lifted your spirits in some small way, then that's great...

Please...take care of yourself...

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 5:56 pm


I'm a manic-depressive neurotic controlling woman with anger issues who worries a lot and has a daddy complex!


What is a 'daddy complex', Tanya? I understand it is to do with your dad but how does it work?

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:04 pm


First of all, I have diabetes. Second of all, I've gotten to the point where I've given up on taking care of myself healthwise. This includes doctor's visits, some hygiene,  diet and exercise. My room has also been left unclean.   A lot of people would try to avoid to be near me. Other times people try to advise my on my health and I tune them out. Maybe part of my upbringing.  And I am taking Zoloft for depression and my blood pressure has also risen to the high catagory. My dad is diabetic also, as is most of his family.


Yes, diabetes does run in families. My nan had it before she died (not of diabetes) and my uncle on the same side has it as well. My sister continues the 'tradition'. I am a very fortunate person not to have it myself and get checked for it at the doctors every few years.

I really agree with Paul, Indy. I appreciate that diabetes is hard work (how many times have I seen my sister have a hypoglycemic fit?). It seems you have a lot of problems related to stress. What is it you are really missing out on that is making you feel the way you do? Once you answer that, the rest may slot into place. I, like a lot of members on the board, really hope you can pull through with this - I'm sure you will.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/19/04 at 6:06 pm

Ok, I am going to reveal a bit about myself. I have many insecurities but I try not to let them get the better of me. I am also lazy and very messy. This is the one thing that Carlos and I argue about-he is a neat-freak and I am a slob-the Odd Couple? Ok, we are not as bad as Felix and Oscar. I am not a slob to the point of being gross, just don't put things away so they pile up.




Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:08 pm


I need to get a girlfriend. :(


I reckon you will have with Robin. However, I will have to stress to you, Howard not to rush this. If you sincerely like her, you will go through this journey of simple gestures with her, regardless of how difficult this may seem.

If you last the distance, Howard, you will have your girlfriend.  :)

Good luck.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:11 pm


Ok, I am going to reveal a bit about myself. I have many insecurities but I try not to let them get the better of me. I am also lazy and very messy. This is the one thing that Carlos and I argue about-he is a neat-freak and I am a slob-the Odd Couple? Ok, we are not as bad as Felix and Oscar. I am not a slob to the point of being gross, just don't put things away so they pile up.


Ah bless. I understand entirely. Even putting clothes away requires a special sort of motivation.  ::)

The girlfriend and I are similar (this happens a lot in relationships). Unfortunately, I am a little like Oscar and she is like Felix. As in your situation, we aren't extreme opposites either . . .

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/19/04 at 6:22 pm




Ah bless. I understand entirely. Even putting clothes away requires a special sort of motivation.  ::)

The girlfriend and I are similar (this happens a lot in relationships). Unfortunately, I am a little like Oscar and she is like Felix. As in your situation, we aren't extreme opposites either . . .


Our clean laundry usually sits in the basket until I am ready to do the next load (which is just about once a week).



Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: gemini61 on 10/19/04 at 6:26 pm




Our clean laundry usually sits in the basket until I am ready to do the next load (which is just about once a week).



Cat

I'm glad I'm not the only one  ;)  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 6:27 pm




I reckon you will have with Robin. However, I will have to stress to you, Howard not to rush this. If you sincerely like her, you will go through this journey of simple gestures with her, regardless of how difficult this may seem.

If you last the distance, Howard, you will have your girlfriend.  :)

Good luck.


Thanks Bob.I went thru hell with my last girlfriend for 5 years but we were a pretty good couple on occassions.Hopefully this girl,If I keep on seeing Robin continuously,We'll see about her and I as a couple in the future.If Robin and I keep on seeing each other,maybe I'll have a date for New Years Eve. :) That would be great.A blessing in disguise.and I promise to take it slow.One day at a time. :)


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 6:30 pm

I'm accident prone
I have OCD
really need some better friends than the ones I'm seeing now.


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:35 pm


Thanks Bob.I went thru hell with my last girlfriend for 5 years but we were a pretty good couple on occassions.Hopefully this girl,If I keep on seeing Robin continuously,We'll see about her and I as a couple in the future.If Robin and I keep on seeing each other,maybe I'll have a date for New Years Eve. :) That would be great.A blessing in disguise.and I promise to take it slow.One day at a time. :)


Why do you think your relationship with your last girlfriend was 'hell'?

Great. Take it one step at a time and make that date a steady goal (without rushing towards it). From what you have told us, Howard, she seems like a great girl.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:36 pm


Our clean laundry usually sits in the basket until I am ready to do the next load (which is just about once a week).


I would be exactly the same (if I did the laundry).  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: gemini61 on 10/19/04 at 6:38 pm

I have trouble saying no to people. I get stuck doing things I don't really want to do because I hate to tell people no.  I always feel tired. But never get a good nights sleep so then I get grouchy and snap at people when I shouldn't.  I don't take enough time for myself because I feel guilty that I should have spent more time with my daughter. I could go on, but that's enough for now!  :(

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:50 pm


I have trouble saying no to people. I get stuck doing things I don't really want to do because I hate to tell people no.  I always feel tired. But never get a good nights sleep so then I get grouchy and snap at people when I shouldn't.  I don't take enough time for myself because I feel guilty that I should have spent more time with my daughter. I could go on, but that's enough for now!  :(


Hmm! Yes. I can understand you not saying no to people (you seem like such a sweet person). However, don't confuse assertiveness with aggression (especially when it is used right  ;)). If you explain to people why you say no, if they are in any way reasonable, they will understand.

Being good to yourself is being good to others in the long run - they don't get snapped at (quite so often anyway  ;D).

Practice saying no with a reason behind it and you will feel better, no problem.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/19/04 at 6:51 pm

Another thing that is wrong with me, I worry too much about people and situations that I can't do anything about. I have a few friends who are going through some trying times and I want to FIX things for them and I can't.

Oh yeah, and I spend too much money.



Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 6:55 pm


Another thing that is wrong with me, I worry too much about people and situations that I can't do anything about. I have a few friends who are going through some trying times and I want to FIX things for them and I can't.

Oh yeah, and I spend too much money.


You know, I used to do that as well but I came across as preachy (I still do sometimes even though that is not my intention). I always wanted people to help themselves out of bad situations so badly (they always complain to me about them) but some people will only help themselves when you let them get on with it (funny enough  ::)).

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/19/04 at 7:01 pm




You know, I used to do that as well but I came across as preachy (I still do sometimes even though that is not my intention). I always wanted people to help themselves out of bad situations so badly (they always complain to me about them) but some people will only help themselves when you let them get on with it (funny enough  ::)).



Man, that sounds so familar. I have people come up to me to talk me about their problems-some people I don't even know or hardly know. (I posted about one in the "What do you do" thread") I guess I emit some kind of aura or something that tells people it is ok to talk to me. I guess that is a good thing-still not too sure.  :-\\ But, many of times I do extend my hand to let people know that it is ok.



Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 7:17 pm


Man, that sounds so familar. I have people come up to me to talk me about their problems-some people I don't even know or hardly know. (I posted about one in the "What do you do" thread") I guess I emit some kind of aura or something that tells people it is ok to talk to me. I guess that is a good thing-still not too sure.  :-\\ But, many of times I do extend my hand to let people know that it is ok.


What you have is a great gift (especially to others). It's great to help people out. The trick is to know when they are not listening to your advice.  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:22 pm




Why do you think your relationship with your last girlfriend was 'hell'?

Great. Take it one step at a time and make that date a steady goal (without rushing towards it). From what you have told us, Howard, she seems like a great girl.



Well,with Annalee she was so obsessive with me and I couldn't get any freedom.always played head games whenever she felt like it.Robin,on the other hand is a very nice girl and just before I spoke to her and we might go to the Movies or Starbucks this weekend.We don't know yet.It's up in the air right now. :)



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:26 pm

I also have trouble saying no to some people. :(



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 7:30 pm


Well,with Annalee she was so obsessive with me and I couldn't get any freedom.always played head games whenever she felt like it.Robin,on the other hand is a very nice girl and just before I spoke to her and we might go to the Movies or Starbucks this weekend.We don't know yet.It's up in the air right now. :)


It's a shame how love and obsession are mistaken for the same thing. People think it's romantic if they lock everyone else out of their lives. Howard, I love my fiance to bits but I could not be around her 24/7 (and she would say the same about me no doubt  ;D). It would drive me barmy - especially if she asks me what would I like for dinner 5:30pm Saturday evening on a Monday!

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Fred on 10/19/04 at 7:34 pm


i can't face the real world, thats why i hide in fantasy worlds of role playing games and sci-fi movies.



HEY!!  ;D Ditto for me. But actually I rarely watch sci-fi movies, I'm way more into anime.  8)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:35 pm




It's a shame how love and obsession are mistaken for the same thing. People think it's romantic if they lock everyone else out of their lives. Howard, I love my fiance to bits but I could not be around her 24/7 (and she would say the same about me no doubt  ;D). It would drive me barmy - especially if she asks me what would I like for dinner 5:30pm Saturday evening on a Monday!



I also have trouble making decisions on where Her and I should go this weekend. ;D


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 7:37 pm


I also have trouble making decisions on where Her and I should go this weekend. ;D


Hmmm! You mentioned Movies or Starbucks. What about Starbucks (despite not knowing fully what it is)? The movies may make her feel closed in and claustrophobic - just a suggestion.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:39 pm




Hmmm! You mentioned Movies or Starbucks. What about Starbucks (despite not knowing fully what it is)? The movies may make her feel closed in and claustrophobic - just a suggestion.  :)


I was giving her "The Ladies Choice"option.So,maybe Starbucks or a movie.

I also have trouble telling extremely way too much about myself to women. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Fred on 10/19/04 at 7:39 pm


and I'm too shy.


I can really relate to that. Online that's another story, but if you were to actually talk to me in real life, I would probably say nothing more than "yeah", "uh-huh" etc. And I have no self-confidence talking to girls.  :-[ :(

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 7:42 pm


I was giving her "The Ladies Choice"option.So,maybe Starbucks or a movie.

I also have trouble telling extremely way too much about myself to women. :(


Don't give the ladies a choice of movie, Howard. They will want to watch something girly.  ;D  ;D

Yes, telling too much to ladies you fancy can be a bit of a downer - leave something to their imagination.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Fred on 10/19/04 at 7:43 pm




Hmmm! You mentioned Movies or Starbucks. What about Starbucks (despite not knowing fully what it is)? The movies may make her feel closed in and claustrophobic - just a suggestion.  :)

Congrats on the date Howard! Starbucks is a coffee bar Bobby.  ;)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 7:44 pm


Congrats on the date Howard! Starbucks is a coffee bar Bobby.  ;)


Ah! Thanks for the info, Fred.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:45 pm




Don't give the ladies a choice of movie, Howard. They will want to watch something girly.  ;D  ;D

Yes, telling too much to ladies you fancy can be a bit of a downer - leave something to their imagination.



Like I said to her I'm a porn fan,I drink occassionally,I watch X-Rated Films,etc...and that was embarassing to me when I got off the phone with her. :P


That is what's wrong with me. ;D


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:47 pm



Congrats on the date Howard! Starbucks is a coffee bar Bobby.  ;)


Thank You Fred.It's not a "date"right now until I see her on a Sunday basis so for now it's considered a get together. :)


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Fred on 10/19/04 at 7:51 pm




Thank You Fred.It's not a "date"right now until I see her on a Sunday basis so for now it's considered a get together. :)


Howard

Ah, well congratulations on your get together.  ;)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:53 pm



Ah, well congratulations on your get together.  ;)



Thank You.So,what's wrong with you Fred?  ;D


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 7:54 pm

I have OCD



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:04 pm


Like I said to her I'm a porn fan,I drink occassionally,I watch X-Rated Films,etc...and that was embarassing to me when I got off the phone with her. :P

That is what's wrong with me. ;D


Oh you didn't? Poor girl. I tell you something, if you get another date after that bombshell, your girlfriend is guaranteed.  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:07 pm




Oh you didn't? Poor girl. I tell you something, if you get another date after that bombshell, your girlfriend is guaranteed.  ;D


yes I did.I have a bad habit of getting over excited & over talkative when I talk to a girl or guy for the first time and most of that is wrong. :-[



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:08 pm


yes I did.I have a bad habit of getting over excited & over talkative when I talk to a girl or guy for the first time and most of that is wrong. :-[


There is nothing wrong with being over-talkative. Just simply don't say you are a porn fan.  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:10 pm




There is nothing wrong with being over-talkative. Just simply don't say you are a porn fan.  ;D



I couldn't help it.I blurted it out.My fault.But,maybe when she reaches 30 she'll be in my shoes. ;D



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:11 pm

I'm just a little bit crazy.Right Bob? ;)



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:13 pm


I couldn't help it.I blurted it out.My fault.But,maybe when she reaches 30 she'll be in my shoes. ;D


. . . Then you will want to ask for them back.  ;D

Ah well. If you keep your composure, women like that. Sometimes it's best to say absolutely nothing than the wrong thing. Never be afraid of silences in conversations. It doesn't mean someone is ignoring you, they may simply be thinking about what they will say next.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:14 pm




. . . Then you will want to ask for them back.  ;D

Ah well. If you keep your composure, women like that. Sometimes it's best to say absolutely nothing than the wrong thing. Never be afraid of silences in conversations. It doesn't mean someone is ignoring you, they may simply be thinking about what they will say next.



Thank You Bob. ;)


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:15 pm


I'm just a little bit crazy.Right Bob? ;)


Nah! I've learnt my lessons a little while back. I still make the odd verbal faux pas and I get embarrassed. I move on though and put it out of my mind.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:16 pm




Nah! I've learnt my lessons a little while back. I still make the odd verbal faux pas and I get embarrassed. I move on though and put it out of my mind.



Ok,I see Bob.Thank You. ;D


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:16 pm

I get distracted easily.



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:19 pm


I get distracted easily.


Do you make eye contact when you talk and listen? Very important that. It shows that the person you are talking to is important to you. If you look around while you talk, rightly or wrongly, the other person is going to feel like you are not interested in the conversation.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:22 pm




Do you make eye contact when you talk and listen? Very important that. It shows that the person you are talking to is important to you. If you look around while you talk, rightly or wrongly, the other person is going to feel like you are not interested in the conversation.



I kinda wander around sometimes so maybe I should work on that. :)


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:25 pm


I kinda wander around sometimes so maybe I should work on that. :)


Make it look natural though. If you work on this, things may be a little easier.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:27 pm




Make it look natural though. If you work on this, things may be a little easier.


Thank You once again. ;)


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/19/04 at 8:29 pm


Thank You once again. ;)


Lol No worries, Howard. I just hope it works out for you. I'm sure it will.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/19/04 at 8:34 pm




Lol No worries, Howard. I just hope it works out for you. I'm sure it will.  :)



I just don't want my bad habits to come out.which is another thing wrong with me. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: gemini61 on 10/19/04 at 8:40 pm




Hmm! Yes. I can understand you not saying no to people (you seem like such a sweet person). However, don't confuse assertiveness with aggression (especially when it is used right  ;)). If you explain to people why you say no, if they are in any way reasonable, they will understand.

Being good to yourself is being good to others in the long run - they don't get snapped at (quite so often anyway  ;D).

Practice saying no with a reason behind it and you will feel better, no problem.  :)

Thanks for the advice! But, another problem I have is, I don't take advice well!!  ;)  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: RockandRollFan on 10/19/04 at 8:58 pm

Well I have a health issue...I watched Farenheit 911 and actually threw up AND laughed at the same time ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/19/04 at 10:15 pm


Well I have a health issue...I watched Farenheit 911 and actually threw up AND laughed at the same time ::)


Ha, friggin Ha, Mark!  ;)

Yes, I have an health issue too. When I hear George W. Bush screw up the English language, I have blackouts!

Tanya

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: RockandRollFan on 10/19/04 at 10:20 pm




Ha, friggin Ha, Mark!  ;)

Yes, I have an health issue too. When I hear George W. Bush screw up the English language, I have blackouts!

Tanya
Sorry, Tanya :-\\

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/19/04 at 10:27 pm




What is a 'daddy complex', Tanya? I understand it is to do with your dad but how does it work?


Basically, I really didn't have the best relationship with my dad, but I still loved unconditionally. My issues with him dominated much of my emotional-mental-spiritual-sexual life. For example, I used to exclusively date older men to find the love (non-physical) love I wanted from my dad. I lost my virginity early (14) b/c I sought some attention and affection. Emotionally-Mentally, I wasn't trusting of men in general and had this "get them, before they get you" attitude. My husband over time is helping me focus on such issues.

I hope I answered your question. I can joke about it from time to time though b/c it gets me through it so I don't become a nutcase!

Tanya

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 10/20/04 at 1:54 am


I get distracted easily.

Howard


I have that problem when I'm reading.  I have to have it dead-quiet or else I'll end up re-reading the line over and over because it just won't register.  :-[

Another problem that I have is that I've never really made any friends since we moved here.  I mean I was friendly with co-workers when I was out in the work force, but since I've been staying at home with my kids I have not met anybody.  My husband really wants to break me out of this but I'm not sure where to start.  I'm in my comfort zone right now and to go out and try to meet people is just not an easy thing for me.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/20/04 at 3:58 am


Thanks for the advice! But, another problem I have is, I don't take advice well!!  ;)   ;D


Say no to me then. LOL!  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/20/04 at 4:05 am


Basically, I really didn't have the best relationship with my dad, but I still loved unconditionally. My issues with him dominated much of my emotional-mental-spiritual-sexual life. For example, I used to exclusively date older men to find the love (non-physical) love I wanted from my dad. I lost my virginity early (14) b/c I sought some attention and affection. Emotionally-Mentally, I wasn't trusting of men in general and had this "get them, before they get you" attitude. My husband over time is helping me focus on such issues.

I hope I answered your question. I can joke about it from time to time though b/c it gets me through it so I don't become a nutcase!


Oh I see, Tanya. I am so glad your husband is someone you can trust and is postitively helping you out with this problem (I had a less severe case of that problem with my mother - only I didn't lose my virginity that early because I was too locked up sexually). A lot of men are alright bizarrely enough . . . We have our little foibles though.  ;)  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: karen on 10/20/04 at 4:12 am



Another problem that I have is that I've never really made any friends since we moved here.  I mean I was friendly with co-workers when I was out in the work force, but since I've been staying at home with my kids I have not met anybody.  My husband really wants to break me out of this but I'm not sure where to start.  I'm in my comfort zone right now and to go out and try to meet people is just not an easy thing for me.



Are there any parent/child clubs you could get involved with?  Or just talking to parents at school drop-off, play group, swimming lessons or whatever?

Do you children have particular friends who you could invite round to play and ask their parent to come for coffee at the same time? 

Most of the adults I know outside of work are people with children of similar ages to my own.  We tend to bump into each other at school/nursery/swimming/dancing/parties etc.  One of the dads once joked that in 10 years or so we'll all be stood together outside discos or concerts waiting to take them home.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: karen on 10/20/04 at 10:42 am



Guess I shouldn't have worried about the paper...I got an A+.  My prof said it was the best he had ever read from a student ;)  Sorry to blow my own horn, but I was so nervous about this that I was making myself sick :-[.


Way to go cheer!  ;D ;D

Maybe now you can start believing in your abilities to do the course well.

In my experience most 'mature' students (i.e. over 25) put in a lot more effort on coursework papers than their younger colleagues.

karen

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/20/04 at 11:24 am




Way to go cheer!   ;D ;D

Maybe now you can start believing in your abilities to do the course well.

In my experience most 'mature' students (i.e. over 25) put in a lot more effort on coursework papers than their younger colleagues.

karen



Yup-Education is wasted on the young. I went back to school in my 30s and I benefited much more than I did in my late teens.

And I do agree with you about Cheer. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!




Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Kenlos on 10/20/04 at 4:11 pm

I forgot to mention earlier that I have ADD.  Which means if I don't find something interesting I can't concentrate on it for anything.  Though its not all bad there are some advantages to it I guess.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/20/04 at 4:16 pm



Sorry, Tanya :-\\


Ha!




Oh I see, Tanya. I am so glad your husband is someone you can trust and is postitively helping you out with this problem (I had a less severe case of that problem with my mother - only I didn't lose my virginity that early because I was too locked up sexually). A lot of men are alright bizarrely enough . . . We have our little foibles though. ;) ;D


I hear ya!  :)

Tanya

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/20/04 at 5:46 pm


I hear ya!  :)


;)  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: danootaandme on 10/20/04 at 6:20 pm


I forgot to mention earlier that I have ADD.  Which means if I don't find something interesting I can't concentrate on it for anything.  Though its not all bad there are some advantages to it I guess.


I am with you on this.  When I was in school we didn't know what ADD is, but I am definitely
it.  I would get A's in some subjects and struggle to pass the rest...no middle ground.  Day
dreamers they call us.  I've learned to live with it.  It does have it's advantages, I have always
been good a leaving work at work, not taking the cares of it home, because the minute I leave
work I can forget about it until I get back. 

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/20/04 at 8:16 pm

I talk too fast while I'm making eye contact with someone. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: moparnut on 10/20/04 at 8:34 pm

Howard, talking to fast is not the most you have to contend with. Telling any girl you may have designs on that you are a porno fan is bad enough, most women think we are addicted to all forms of prono without us telling them, so when you tell them it only makes them think that all their stereotypes of men are on the mark. The thing is that since that was all that came to your mind when you blurted that out, you might want to consider backing off on the porno, getting the picture? If I, who don't know you at all gets the impression that you have to much porno in your life, can you imagine what she thought when you burlted that out to her in person? Howard give up the porno, before you screw up your chances of finding someone meaningful in your life. Although if you do find a woman as engaged in porno as you, then WAY TO GO! marry the wench!

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/20/04 at 8:38 pm


Howard, talking to fast is not the most you have to contend with. Telling any girl you may have designs on that you are a porno fan is bad enough, most women think we are addicted to all forms of prono without us telling them, so when you tell them it only makes them think that all their stereotypes of men are on the mark. The thing is that since that was all that came to your mind when you blurted that out, you might want to consider backing off on the porno, getting the picture? If I, who don't know you at all gets the impression that you have to much porno in your life, can you imagine what she thought when you burlted that out to her in person? Howard give up the porno, before you screw up your chances of finding someone meaningful in your life. Although if you do find a woman as engaged in porno as you, then WAY TO GO! marry the wench!



Thanks Mop.though it's hard to rid myself of all the porno,It's an addiction I'd say.But,I will apologize to her and say I'm sorry for discussing my personal life,I hope you understand. :-[



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/20/04 at 8:38 pm

I have OCD.



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: moparnut on 10/20/04 at 8:43 pm

She's gonna want to hear more than that How. She's wondering right now, and now is damage control time. So apologize but follow it up with something far removed from that aspect of your life. If she does ask you about it, then be honest with her, just guard your words, don't scare her off. In other words don't give her reason to think you're weird. Hope this helps.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobo on 10/21/04 at 3:52 pm

*grin* I'll take it this was said jokingly, Howard..!

Thanks Mop.though it's hard to rid myself of all the porno,It's an addiction I'd say.But,I will apologize to her and say I'm sorry for discussing my personal life,I hope you understand. :-[


What's wrong with me? I react too much, I make impulse decisions which turn out to be the wrong ones. I can't play the drums. At all. I have no sense of rhythm whatsoever. My falsetto voice is slowly cracking under the strain of numerous bouts of cold. I'm a geek. I over-analyze. I'm too honest. I get mad easily. I lose things. I swear too much. That's all.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/21/04 at 6:21 pm


I have OCD.


You have written 'I have OCD' three times in this thread, Howard.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/21/04 at 8:51 pm




You have written 'I have OCD' three times in this thread, Howard.


I'm sorry about that. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/21/04 at 8:52 pm

I have trouble absorbing information and have to have people repeat information to me.



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/21/04 at 8:53 pm


She's gonna want to hear more than that How. She's wondering right now, and now is damage control time. So apologize but follow it up with something far removed from that aspect of your life. If she does ask you about it, then be honest with her, just guard your words, don't scare her off. In other words don't give her reason to think you're weird. Hope this helps.




Thank You Mop


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/22/04 at 4:54 am


I'm sorry about that. :(


It's alright. I didn't know whether you realised or not. I haven't discussed it with you myself because we talked about it in a previous thread.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Mona on 10/22/04 at 6:10 am




Our clean laundry usually sits in the basket until I am ready to do the next load (which is just about once a week).



Cat

:-[ My last load (which is usually towels and socks) usually stays in the dryer until it's laundry time again.  Who cares if socks and towels get wrinkled.  And don't even talk to me about ironing.  I check the tag before I buy it.  If it says needs ironing, I don't buy it unless I really, really love it.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Mona on 10/22/04 at 6:18 am




There is nothing wrong with being over-talkative. Just simply don't say you are a porn fan.  ;D


I disagree.  There's nothing wrong with being a porn fan and if he's going to have a long term relationship with a woman, she might as well know.  Some women don't care if you are a porn fan so you might as well work on finding a woman that is OK with that.  My hubby is a porn fan.  It doesn't bother me at all.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: karen on 10/22/04 at 6:25 am




I disagree.  There's nothing wrong with being a porn fan and if he's going to have a long term relationship with a woman, she might as well know.  Some women don't care if you are a porn fan so you might as well work on finding a woman that is OK with that.  My hubby is a porn fan.  It doesn't bother me at all.


Whilst it's true that there's nothing wrong in being a porn fan (but not hard core in my opinion) it probably isn't the best thing to tell someone when you've only met them once or twice.  Especially not the really kinky stuff which Howard seems to be discussing  :o

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/22/04 at 9:07 am



:-


I disagree. There's nothing wrong with being a porn fan and if he's going to have a long term relationship with a woman, she might as well know. Some women don't care if you are a porn fan so you might as well work on finding a woman that is OK with that. My hubby is a porn fan. It doesn't bother me at all.



My husband is also a porn fan. It doesn't bother me that he watches it, I just don't want to HEAR it.  :P So he uses the mute button a lot.



Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Mona on 10/22/04 at 9:17 am

;D  I don't mind hearing it, but I don't want the neighbors to, so he can't have it loud if the windows are open.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/22/04 at 5:43 pm


Whilst it's true that there's nothing wrong in being a porn fan (but not hard core in my opinion) it probably isn't the best thing to tell someone when you've only met them once or twice.  Especially not the really kinky stuff which Howard seems to be discussing  :o


This was my sentiments when writing my post, Mona. Honesty is the best policy (I told my girlfriend I had a small amount of pornography before I moved in with her so that she didn't find out accidentally). It's just there is a difference between being honest and shooting yourself in the foot before a promising relationship develops.  :)

I have been told by my girlfriend that there is nowt wrong with pornography (providing it is all above the age of consent of course) so I live with the idea without too much guilt these days.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/22/04 at 7:26 pm




I disagree.  There's nothing wrong with being a porn fan and if he's going to have a long term relationship with a woman, she might as well know.  Some women don't care if you are a porn fan so you might as well work on finding a woman that is OK with that.  My hubby is a porn fan.  It doesn't bother me at all.



Mona,I used to date a girl for 5 years and she was older than I was and I liked talking about porn to her.She didn't mind but this girl I'm seeing now hopefully for a few more times is younger than I am( She's 24 compared to my 30)and she's not even into porn so she probably thinks I might be a pedophile or something.I don't know but I kinda wonder about myself. :-\\ I enjoy loads of kinky stuff but I don't want her to blab it back to her Mother or I'll get into trouble. :-[


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/22/04 at 7:28 pm




Whilst it's true that there's nothing wrong in being a porn fan (but not hard core in my opinion) it probably isn't the best thing to tell someone when you've only met them once or twice.  Especially not the really kinky stuff which Howard seems to be discussing  :o


too much kinky stuff.I've been watching a whole lot of HBO and Cinemax Late Night For Adults. ;D


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/22/04 at 7:29 pm

I talk way too fast and people tell me to slow down.


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: LyricBoy on 10/22/04 at 8:30 pm





Mona,I used to date a girl for 5 years and she was older than I was and I liked talking about porn to her.She didn't mind but this girl I'm seeing now hopefully for a few more times is younger than I am( She's 24 compared to my 30)and she's not even into porn so she probably thinks I might be a pedophile or something.I don't know but I kinda wonder about myself. :-\\ I enjoy loads of kinky stuff but I don't want her to blab it back to her Mother or I'll get into trouble. :-[


Howard


Howard, I doubt that she thinks you are a pedophile.

I don't know any women who would go out with someone they think is a pedophile.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Icy on 10/22/04 at 11:04 pm

I'm just a general @sshole to everyone half the time. On AmIRight, I'm constantly dishing out insults and yelling at people. It's not blind flaming, but I get too mad too often.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Tanya1976 on 10/22/04 at 11:07 pm


;D  I don't mind hearing it, but I don't want the neighbors to, so he can't have it loud if the windows are open.


I hear ya! Sometimes I wonder if my neighbors think it's us!

Tanya

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/23/04 at 4:20 am


I'm just a general @sshole to everyone half the time. On AmIRight, I'm constantly dishing out insults and yelling at people. It's not blind flaming, but I get too mad too often.


Why do you get mad and feel you need to dish out insults, Icy?

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Icy on 10/23/04 at 11:13 am


Why do you get mad and feel you need to dish out insults, Icy?


Really, the only people I actually insult are people who prove their stupidity regularly. Everyone else, I don't really insult, I just don't deal with them in a friendly way. When people are hostile towards me, I'm not calm back. That seems submissive to me. I don't submit to people just because they've been on a site longer then me, or they're older. I just don't.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 10/23/04 at 2:14 pm


Really, the only people I actually insult are people who prove their stupidity regularly. Everyone else, I don't really insult, I just don't deal with them in a friendly way. When people are hostile towards me, I'm not calm back. That seems submissive to me. I don't submit to people just because they've been on a site longer then me, or they're older. I just don't.


It's great to hear that you are an independent person with independent ideas, Icy. Treating fools lightly is something I am not known for either(despite my calm demeanour). Try not to confuse calmness with submission though. Getting hostile never does any good because it gives the other person a right to react back in the same manner (and the right to stick to their views, however wrong they may be).

It is great to see you on the boards.  :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/23/04 at 5:54 pm

I'm a worrywart.I worry too much about stuff in general. :-\\


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Apricot on 10/23/04 at 9:34 pm

I figured out my worst problem.... I'm unstable. I can't keep one emotion for more then a few hours. As soon as something good {no matter how trivial or small} ends, I become depressed. A lot of the time, It hurts to laugh or be happy. Physically hurts as soon as I stop laughing. Sometimes, I'll think for weeks on end about killing myself, sometimes, I just seem well adjusted, sometimes I feel like I'll never come down and I annoy people. More often, I'm low then high. People often ask me if I recieve psychiatric help, and they say it in a joking way. Oftentimes, however, I can tell that they mean it. People are geniunely concerned for me, people who hardly have a relationship with me. Other people haven't seen both sides, and don't know how to react when the other comes out. People who saw me normal for 3 days actually started crying when they saw me depressed. Things were quite awkward for a bit after that. People who saw depressed me {A lot of you initially caught me in a phase of depression when I started out. Originally, I was bitter a lot, which goes with the depression. Then I was just depressed.} weren't sure how to react to normal me. People have told me I scare them. I don't want to scare people, but when it hurts, it hurts. I can only hold it in for so long, and I don't have much resistance over my feelings. I act well when emotion isn't genuine. I can become another person, but not when the only thing on my mind is death. I can't do it then. I can stifle my happiness, I can hold back my hysterics, I can restrain excitement. I can not say the same concerning melancholy. Every day I wonder if I'll stay in a phase, leave, or just add another layer on. The most trivial things set me off, and it hurts so much. Even happiness hurts a lot sometimes.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Mona on 10/24/04 at 12:52 am

yeah, well, you really don't have enough time for that

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/24/04 at 9:33 am

I tend to dwell on silly situations. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Heathcliff on 10/28/04 at 1:58 pm

1) I'm self-obsessed
2) I get flippantly angry over minor situations
3) I speak before I act
4) I worry endlessly (hence my afflictions with battery acid and raw meat)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/28/04 at 9:13 pm

I tend to jump the gun before reacting.


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Mona on 10/29/04 at 9:22 am

: :\'( Sorry you have the flu, but what are you doing staying up so late?  You should be getting lots of rest!!!

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/29/04 at 10:42 am



You only have ONE basket :o  I have 6 ;D ;D ;D  And, they're all full right now ;)



Actually, we have 3-one for Carlos' dirty clothes, one for mine and the other one that the clean ones remain in for about a week.  :D


I do hope you feel better soon.



Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: AL-B on 10/29/04 at 12:35 pm

At this stage in my life, my biggest problem is that I lack the self-discipline to get myself into good physical shape. I smoke about a pack of cigarettes a day and I rarely exercise. I'm not terribly overweight (about 40 lbs) but with this new job that is almost sure to change (I'm back to driving a truck long-distance, which I swore I would never do again, but I made an exception for this company).
Well, as long as I avoid the truck stop buffets I should be all right, but this smoking thing is going to be a b*tch.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CeramicsFanatic on 10/29/04 at 1:10 pm


Right now, I'm starving, but have a touch of the flu so don't want to eat and throw it all up again :(  What a waste of a good dinner at Outback >:(


I'm sorry to hear that you have the flu, Cheer.  :(

Take care and try to get as much rest as possible (even though I know how difficult that can be when you have little ones)...

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: CatwomanofV on 10/29/04 at 2:00 pm



heehee...We have 4 hampers PLUS 6 laundry baskets ;D ;D ;D

Thanks, I managed to keep a couple of crackers down this morning ::)



Oh yeah, I forgot about the hamper in the bathroom that has clean towels in it-for about 6 months.  :o




Cat

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 10/29/04 at 10:08 pm

I try to give some advice to people & friends but they don't seem to want it. :(


Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/16/05 at 6:46 pm

I have a hard time absorbing information. :(



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 03/16/05 at 6:58 pm


I try to give some advice to people & friends but they don't seem to want it. :(


Howard
Give me some advice, lets see how good you really are at this, remember you will be evaluated ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: NullandVoid on 03/16/05 at 7:21 pm

I am a notorious procrastinator.
I've lied and told people (including some people here, sorry) that I am no longer depressed. To be truthful when it comes to depression I feel like I sitting on a fence with people throwing rocks at me. It's like I can fall off at any minute. I used to take medication but they made me feel like a vegetable. SO now ciggarettes and insane amounts of Pepsi keep me in check, no joke. Whenever I run out of cigarettes I drown myself in Pepsi and vice versa BUT god forbid that I run out of both, I become mentally fragile. Someone could just look at me wrong and I go over the edge.
I've become such an expert at faking it, that i don't know how I feel anymore.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/16/05 at 7:33 pm


Give me some advice, lets see how good you really are at this, remember you will be evaluated ::)



ok go ahead Jim



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/16/05 at 7:34 pm

I have a hard time making decisions :(



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 03/16/05 at 7:49 pm

Drain Bamage

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/16/05 at 7:50 pm


Drain Bamage



what's wrong with you? ;D



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 03/16/05 at 7:52 pm



what's wrong with you? ;D



Howard
I slipped out of the doctors hands as a baby, the first time I was sure it was an accident but after four more drops I begin to question him  ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/16/05 at 7:53 pm


I slipped out of the doctors hands as a baby, the first time I was sure it was an accident but after four more drops I begin to question him  ::)



they should've kept you there.



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: JamieMcBain on 03/16/05 at 7:54 pm

I ask way too much questions.
I talk too much.
I can get really annoying at times.
I procrastinate alot.
I am really, really, forgetful.
I can be be whiney at times.

Wheeew!  ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 03/16/05 at 8:00 pm


I ask way too much questions.
I talk too much.
I can get really annoying at times.
I procrastinate alot.
I am really, really, forgetful.
I can be be whiney at times.

Wheeew!  ::)
sure you didn't forget something? think hard now :P

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 03/16/05 at 9:59 pm

I like to be right
I expect a certain degree of perfection (due to my OCD symptoms)
I am stubborn
I am very moody


Erin :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 03/17/05 at 3:29 pm

I am confused sometimes
I have trouble absorbing information



Howard

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Howard on 07/14/05 at 2:20 pm

I have a hard time with relationships with women.I find that this has been the 2nd girl that has been so domineering to me. ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: quirky_cat_girl on 07/14/05 at 4:16 pm

I get depressed very easily (sometimes for no apparent reason).



Erin :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Alchoholica on 07/14/05 at 4:39 pm

Hmm, this ought to be interesting.

I try to be things i can't be.
I set goals for myself that i know i can't meet.
I'm arrogant.
I'm cocky.
I can be very insular.
I sometimes put people down to make myself look good, knowing that it makes me look like a jerk. (something i try hard not to do anymore)
I can be very lethargic.
I have serious rage problems (i went to anger management for the better part of a year when i was 14)
;D
I tend to procrastinate.
I have a habit of not saying things i should.
I like to shut myself off and ignore everything going on around me.
I repress too much.

I dunno.. that's all i can think of now.

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 07/14/05 at 4:53 pm



I tend to procrastinate.

I misread this one   ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 07/14/05 at 4:54 pm

At the moment I am just feeling a little impatient and frustrated with things and I shouldn't be. Not something I like to admit but, hey, I don't think many people here like to admit their negative feelings.  ;) :)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 07/14/05 at 4:55 pm

andy at age 14   ;D
http://www.komar.org/hulk/contest/incredible_hulk_car.jpg

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 07/14/05 at 5:13 pm


andy at age 14   ;D
http://www.komar.org/hulk/contest/incredible_hulk_car.jpg


LOL!!!!  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Alchoholica on 07/14/05 at 5:15 pm


andy at age 14   ;D
http://www.komar.org/hulk/contest/incredible_hulk_car.jpg


Oi! Don't make me mad, YOU WOULDN'T LIKE ME WHEN I'M MAD!! MM... Donuts!

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 07/14/05 at 5:15 pm


LOL!!!!  ;D

look ma, i'm driving with no hands (guess how he steers the car)    ::)

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 07/14/05 at 5:16 pm

http://www.oxygenkiosk.net/albums/ps/rage.sized.gif

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Bobby on 07/14/05 at 5:17 pm


look ma, i'm driving with no hands (guess how he steers the car)    ::)


Oh yeah, I didn't notice that, lol.  ;D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: jiminy on 07/14/05 at 5:24 pm

I'd tell ya all but I'd have to kill ya all... lets just say i'm a Fcuk Up  ;D
http://www.cartoon.me.uk/images/smallJackNicholson_RSSize(401x641).jpg

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: RockandRollFan on 07/14/05 at 5:34 pm


andy at age 14   ;D
http://www.komar.org/hulk/contest/incredible_hulk_car.jpg
http://community.the-underdogs.org/smiley/happy/yelrotflmao.gif

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: RockandRollFan on 07/14/05 at 5:38 pm

Hmm,
Depressed
Impatient
Angry
Imature
Ugly...I'm sure there's more but only the people who really know me can tell you :D

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Paul on 07/14/05 at 5:44 pm


Hmm,
Depressed
Impatient
Angry
Imature
Ugly...I'm sure there's more but only the people who really know me can tell you :D



Well, count me in as one of those who don't 'really know you', Mark...

...but you missed out 'All round great bloke...'

Subject: Re: truth time! what is really wrong with you?

Written By: Apricot on 07/14/05 at 5:44 pm

1. I have a very poor self-image.
2. I tend to think like a critic too much.
3. I always play Devil's Advocate, when I guess people just want blind agreement.
4. I tend to hate people by default until they prove themselves worthy.
5. The smallest things can set off extended periods of depression.
6. I get into horrible fits of anger that I relieve in extremely harmful ways.
7. I have rapid mood changes.
8. I can be very quiet and anti-social in social situations.
9. I give people too many second chances.
10. I tend to have a dry sense of humor people don't get sometimes.
11. I'm too critical of my own work that many good works get destroyed in anger.
12. I find it difficult to follow the advice I give.
13. I'm only good with words when it's for someone else's situation.
14. I tend to act as more of a therapist and less of a friend, offering advice when sympathy was all that was really wanted.
15. I get very jealous and angry of others when they find happiness while I suffer in a similar situation.
16. I tend to be obsessive.
17. I lack co-ordination.
18. I capitalize words throughout my sentences at total random some of the time.
19. I find being around people painful some of the time.
20. I don't give myself enough credit a lot of the time, and nothing can really chang