Oh? do i need help?

Throughout my life, more times than I can count, I've been told that I need "help." Whether it be in regards to my reserved nature, my over-the-top anger issues, or some other undisclosed reason, I hear it plenty. It's been said to my face as well as behind my back, from all types of people in all types of situations; including from people on this very site.

Is this something that many others deal with? Or should I take the advice I've been given and see a shrink before it's too late?

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  • charli.m

    It really wouldn't hurt to go see someone, you know. Who knows, you might prove us all wrong?

    Yes, I'm trying a different tactic.

    You know I only say it cos I care, right?

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  • o_0

    YOU DON'T NEED HELP .. YOU NEED A FRIEND!! CLOSER AND MOST SPECIAL!! SOME ONE WHO CAN DRIVE YOU INSANE AND CRAZY AND MAKE YOU LAUGH LIKE ANYTHING... ANYONE WHOSE ANYTHING DOESN'T ANNOY YOU AND HE UNDERSTANDS YOUR ATTITUDE!!!

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  • kr24

    You need help.

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  • NothingSpecial

    I understand the reserved nature thing. I was misdiagnosed as being an aspie when I was 8 because I prefered playing with myself to the other kids. Now I did play with the other kids, but I also spent a lot of time on the edge of the playground by myself and that worried the teacher. It's ridiculous. Why can't children enjoy their own company without being thought of as depressed or anxious or autistic?

    I also can relate to the being gossiped thing. I was gossiped about being mentally retarded as a kid (I'm not) and that bothered me a lot. Honestly, the anger issues could be a problem, plus we don't know the disclosed reason. It's hard to say if you need help or not but I do know that people overreact to the smallest human behaviors. Honestly, do you think you need a shrink? Listen to your heart and not other people. Seriously.

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  • rhythmness93

    I honestly could not relate to you more at this point in my life. I'm speaking in a literal sense as well as a general sense. I've been very frustrated and let down by many things throughout my life; so much that I'm feel like I'm stuck in a deep hole that I can't fully** climb out of. In my case, (so it might be in your's, too) things have me so angry that it affects me on a subconcious level. It's interesting that the guy up there is pointing out possible sexual frustration; depending on who you are, it can turn into a deep resentment for others simply because you aren't satisfied physically as well as emotionally. Have people tried to accuse you of being bipolar?

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    • Bipolar? That's been brought up once, as far as I can recall.

      Another big problem is my severe social anxiety; that would have to be what affects me the most.

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      • rhythmness93

        Haha I've had it off and on very severely for years...sitting in a dark room and not going out doesn't do much except make the situation worse.

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  • NeuroNeptunian

    If you like you're life and you like who you are, than don't change it.

    If you're demeanor and your "problems" are impeding you from finding a job or living a decent life, than change it.

    However, if you like the impediment and you have no intention of finding a job and living a decent life or you feel that you can find a job and live a decent life without having to change yourself, than don't change yourself.

    It's about your life. You get help when you need help. If your problems do not impede you from living your life the way you wish to live it, then don't get the help. If your problems ARE an impediment on your pursuit to live a good life, then get help.

    That is about as clearly as I can spell it out for you, True. I can't tell you whether or not your "problems" are hindering you from living a good life. I don't know anything about your life and I have no intention with debating it with you. Only YOU can decide whether or not you live a good life and whether or not you CAN live a good life when taking your issues into account.

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  • suckonthis9

    We all need help.
    It is obvious that you are frustrated about something, and that you have been unable to control your frustration, and that you express this as anger.
    You will need to identify the source of the frustration, and to resolve it without becoming angry.
    It is unfortunate, that in today's society, many of us have become disassociated and disillusioned. We need to help eachother.
    I have a feeling that the source of your frustration might be sexual. If this is indeed the source, then you should inform those that accuse you of this, and invite them (where appropriate), but please do so responsibly, being conscious of STD's and pregnancy.

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    • I up-voted your comment before I really let it sink in. Then I noticed the last paragraph - I find it puzzling.

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      • suckonthis9

        What do you find puzzling?

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        • Nothing about it makes sense.

          Why do you suspect it's sexual? And what is this about sexual behavior? I'm honestly confused.

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          • suckonthis9

            Have you had a fulfilling sex life lately?

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  • ThePurplePanda

    This needs more detail.

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    • Well I must confess that I did keep things brief and overly simplistic to the point that it probably seems worse than it is.

      Let me think.

      To me personally (including online): A couple times from acquaintances here (can't recall many details); once from a high-school principal (again, don't remember why); once from my aunt due, at least, to my reserved nature and social anxiety; from my mother just due to my general attitude, I guess.

      Through the grapevine: Once from someone I didn't know regarding an angry outburst of mine.

      Overheard: From my grandmother for a reason that I was never totally sure of.

      There are perhaps other instances, but that's just what comes to mind.

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  • Avant-Garde

    Yes.

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  • hairyfairy

    Iv`e been told that when I was a teenager that I ought to see a psychologist or something,just because I don`t have the same outlook on life as they do. Well I had plenty of "help" at that age & I think shrinks just make things worse!

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  • thinkingaboutit

    if you cant help yourself, other help wouldn't be effective.

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  • Mando

    That it is your choice to get help doesn't change the fact that people have trouble with you so much that they keep telling you to get help - your "over-the-top anger issues" being a pretty big clue. So stop being a dick and do something about yourself. Or remain a dick and live with the consequences of being an angry loser with a big chip on his shoulder about everything and anything - including getting help.

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  • KeddersPrincess

    Do YOU think you need help? If it's something you feel like you need then perhaps you do need help, but I wouldn't awlays listen to the remarks of others.

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  • Kaytii_Louiise

    What you should do is talk to your doctor. It might be anxiety. Might be stress or something bothering you. See your doctor and then if there is a problem they can sort it out. It might not be your anger issues maybe people provoking you or rubbing you up the wrong way.

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    • I'm ridiculously angry. Everyone notices it, and I have never attempted to deny it. Actually, many of my comments on this site serve as a great example; they reflect a downright violent rage that's hard to control. And that's honestly how I feel. It's not easy.

      Furthermore, there's my reserved and rather asocial demeanor. Apparently, avoiding social interaction and simply pacing back and forth makes some people very uneasy.

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