I have a problem. I probably need professional help.

Dr.Demento

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I can't seem to accept that things constantly change in the world. For instance, when a new trend comes (i.e. electronics, music, clothing games etc) usually old trends fall of the map and it becomes impossible to find the things I once liked. Or if there's even one specific thing that I like and I grow attached to it, I'll go into a spell of depression and anxiety if I somehow lose or misplace it if it's something I know that can't be replaced with an exact replica. I won't accept anything that's similar or even superior if I get in my mind that I liked the old thing better.

Also, I'll go into a fit of rage when I lose something like car keys or my wallet. In both cases I get headaches from worrying so much about situations like these. I'm at my wits end and just don't know how to cope anymore. Anyone else suffer from something like this?
 
It's a process but you have to re-train your mind into letting the small stuff go. May take weeks or months but you have to be persistant until your mind won't associate those things with anxiety/depression/fits of rage.
 
You are a madman, you must seek professional homoeopathic help.
 
You are a slave to your reptile brain.

But seriously it might be a dopamine or norepinephrine imbalance in your brain. Check yo diet and check yo local psychiatrist for more details.
 
Have you heard of ebay? Theres all sorts of old crap on there.
 
Dr.Demento said:
Anyone else suffer from something like this?
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Yeah, it's called living in the 21st century.

But seriously, yes I know what you're talking about, with the constant change. You'll just have to deal with it, it's just how things are.
 
No, I won't accept change. **** the world and it's evolving ideas that don't accommodate my weirdness. Maybe I should take up a hobby to get my mind off change, one that always remains constant and absolute, like mathematics. That's about the only thing that's out there where rules and formulas never change.

@ Robbo: I've heard of ebay, but they don't always have what I'm looking for either.
 
War.

War never changes. Try it.
 
kineaesth said:
This is a thread that is going places!
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I think I found a solution to my own problem, that's why. I didn't expect anyone at helplife2.net would actually be any help, but it helps to get my thoughts out publicly somewhere, as I would never lead any of my people irl to believe I have any serious mental problems. (I'm very good at hiding most of them)

15357 said:
War.

War never changes. Try it.
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FO3 quote. Heh. Although I beg to differ. Our PR society and shitty economy has driven today's military towards insurgent based warfare rather than the traditional, "blow up villages and train stations, kill everyone with a gun who aren't supposed to have one" tactic, so yeah war does change.
 
You know, doc, I was legitimately trying to help. If you're having so much trouble pulling away from rigid thinking, it's probably got something to do with the neurological systems that create and encourage your rigid thinking.
 
Stigmata said:
You know, doc, I was legitimately trying to help. If you're having so much trouble pulling away from rigid thinking, it's probably got something to do with the neurological systems that create and encourage your rigid thinking.
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Thank you Stigmata for your input. Of course I really do appreciate positive input. Especially from those who may have similar problems. I don't know why I have such a rigid mind, it's affect all facets of my life really, professionally and personally. Sometimes this personality (or character flaw) makes my choice of words sound rude and tactless, so don't take anything too personal alright?

kineaesth said:
Cool, so this thread is kind of over?
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For you maybe if you've already lost interest? You don't have to read it.
 
It's cool, I know where you're coming from as I can get like that sometimes. Have you been to a therapist or a doctor or anything to get this checked out?
 
As a self-graduate from the Stigmata School of Method Psychiatry, I hereby diagnose one Dr.Demento with Asperger's, an external locus of control, and low self-worth.

I'm probably wrong, though!
 
you probably need a vacation. when i don't get a vacation sometimes I get worn out and need to see something new to remind me of what I have that I love so much. also a girlfriend can help greatly. they help keep you in line
 
Stigmata said:
It's cool, I know where you're coming from as I can get like that sometimes. Have you been to a therapist or a doctor or anything to get this checked out?
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No, I'd rather not make an exhibition to the world of my problems, not even my closest family members. Talking to complete strangers on an internet forum helps though. Go figure.

My mom swears up and down though that I've had Asperger's syndrome since birth. I've refused to believe that on the sole basis that I'm concerned about the social and professional implications of being diagnosed with some mental problem. I also don't have low-self worth. Maybe subconsciously, but I don't ever show it or talk about it or even think about it around ANYBODY irl. Maybe hopelessness, but never worthlessness. I can't afford to let people around me believe I'm weak minded.

Warped said:
you probably need a vacation. when i don't get a vacation sometimes I get worn out and need to see something new to remind me of what I have that I love so much. also a girlfriend can help greatly. they help keep you in line
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Wish I had enough money. Both girlfriends and vacations are expensive.

kineaesth said:
Cool, so this thread is kind of over?
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Get lost. I'm in no mood to deal with trolls.
 
Yeah, if you want to help, then leave.
 
Heh. Helplife2.net therapy includes several pointless posts of gayness.

You guys never cease to make me crack a smile. :3
 
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So you quoted me twice, with two completely different responses? Maybe you do have a problem!
 
Dr.Demento said:
FO3 quote. Heh. Although I beg to differ. Our PR society and shitty economy has driven today's military towards insurgent based warfare rather than the traditional, "blow up villages and train stations, kill everyone with a gun who aren't supposed to have one" tactic, so yeah war does change.
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War, however, in the basic sense that it is a grand struggle between two parties, a test of mettle and their collective will, that never changes. The weaker side loses. That never changes.

Basically, it's about guys trying to kill, or render ineffective, other guys. That never changes.
 
Fill your time with important, meaningful, productive things. That's the best therapy in my opinion.
 
If you have a lot of time on your hands and don't do something productive then yea your mind is going to start going off on crazy tangents and sometimes you'll depress yourself with some of the thoughts your thinking...i think that's normal...the human brain needs to be stimulated constantly, so I suggest you do some of the stuff you like doing and focus on that. With time your brain will learn to not think about crazy thoughts.

I'm somewhat going through something of anxiety/depression but I think that's mostly because I loathe my job and my living quarters atm...but that will all change dec 17th when i'm out of this sh!thole :)

Keep your head up.
 
Dr.Demento said:
Also, I'll go into a fit of rage when I lose something like car keys or my wallet. In both cases I get headaches from worrying so much about situations like these. I'm at my wits end and just don't know how to cope anymore. Anyone else suffer from something like this?
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Calm down man, just chill.
 
Dr.Demento said:
I can't seem to accept that things constantly change in the world. For instance, when a new trend comes (i.e. electronics, music, clothing games etc) usually old trends fall of the map and it becomes impossible to find the things I once liked. Or if there's even one specific thing that I like and I grow attached to it, I'll go into a spell of depression and anxiety if I somehow lose or misplace it if it's something I know that can't be replaced with an exact replica. I won't accept anything that's similar or even superior if I get in my mind that I liked the old thing better.

Also, I'll go into a fit of rage when I lose something like car keys or my wallet. In both cases I get headaches from worrying so much about situations like these. I'm at my wits end and just don't know how to cope anymore. Anyone else suffer from something like this?
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I think you're suffering from Sandinvagina syndrome. sorry but it's usually fatal
 
All I can think of is that you're possibly a god-damned Republican. You really need to get checked.
 
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