I have trouble releasing emotions but I believe it might mean that I have negative symptoms of schizophrenia - my diagnosis is undecided between Bipolar I and Schizoaffective.

Originally Posted by NotCrazyLikeYou
Here's how science works:

Step 1: Collect Data
Step 2: Develop a theory that fits the data

Here is how pseudo science works:

Step 1: Develop a theory
Step 2: Force all data to fit the theory

Not necessarily. Lev Vygotsky, the late Russian psychologist who is basically the father of all modern child development theories, developed the theory and then experiments brought in the data that confirmed the theory. He did not force the data, he just had brilliant intuition and keen understanding and insight, so he basically predicted outcomes of experiments. Although he is unique among 20th century psychologists in his lasting influence, I bet he is not the only example when theory comes first, even in the modern data-driven age.