Do I have a personality disorder?

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Well I was reading up on personality disorders and I thought "wow, this really fits me" but I don't believe in self diagnosis so can anyone give me advice about whether I should consult a professional? So here is my description:

I have pretty high self esteem, but social contact mentally exhausts me and I find myself needing time to myself to "recharge". Sometimes in my social interactions I am extremely hyper and at the center of attention, but other times I am mentally blank and have to force myself to make conversation. I am drawn to nature and like to wander alone,often finding myself slip into a state of self detachment. I read often to escape reality. I yearn for emotional connection but fear I lack the ability to make one. To the common eye I appear normal and unobtrusive but to those who know me better I am strange and eccentric. I don't think anyone feels like they are in touch with my thought processes. I appear indifferent to both praise and criticism, on one memorable occasion I unintentionally provoked my best friend into saying "don't you feel ANYTHING" after an entire afternoon of her pointlessly criticizing me and receiving no reaction.I am not at all depressed, though sometimes appear so. My dad divorced my mom at a young age but my mom has been a great parent and has made up for the lack of emotional stimulation from my dad.

That's all I can think of right now, but if you need any more information I will be happy to provide. Thanks!!!!

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Just because your different then other people doesn't mean you have a personality disorder,
 its just your personality.
 Anyone could look at symptoms and say "Hey that sounds like me" 
but no it most likely is not,
 if there is something wrong with you people would tell you, and get you help, 
but Sense that has not happened
 NO... you do not it's call "Having a personality" 
everyone is different don't compare yourself to everyone and how they act. 
your not going to act like them, because your not them your, your own person

frackyes · Answer

I'm very much like that.
personally I just thought it's because I'm am an introvert.
But I also have anxiety and depression so I don't really know.
But yeah go see someone if you like.
Even if it's just a couple of times,
It's good because you might learn something about yourself and also it's just good to have someone you can rant to hahah :)

Anonymous · Answer

I think the best thing to do, is to go and see a mental health professional. They can give you a proper diagnosis and start treatment if required.
Good luck.

sailor · Answer

My #a million is: Avoidant character disease My #2 is: Obsessive Compulsive character disease . My #3 is: Schizoid character disease My #4 is: Borderline character disease My #5 is: Dependant character disease My #6 is: Paranoid character disease My #7 is: Narcissistic character disease My #8 is: Schizotypal character disease My #9 is: Anti-Social character disease My #10 is: Histrionic character disease

jman · Answer

I think you described about 90% of female teanagers in north america. So YES! ;p jk

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HYGIENEFAN883 · Answer

yes it is a dangerous disorder called introversion, take some pills pronto

? · Answer

research copper toxicity and histapenia / histadelia.. good luck and god bless you on your road to natural healing.

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