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Aug 30, 2014, 07:40 PM
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I'm 17 year old student. I don't have any problems except ones that are in my head. I have difficulties talking to people in unstructured occasions,it's very hard for me to have an eye contact, I can understand nearly anyone, their motives and emotions but it's extremely difficult for me to have empathy for people,while I easily develop feelings for fictional characters in books and movies, I often get obsessed with characters. When I help others I do it just because I know it's right, but I don't feel that I must be kind. I can hang out only when I'm drunk, that way I become a talkative person and can socialize, but after some time I just feel tired and have a strong need to stay alone. I guess I'm only happy at late nights,when the whole world is sleeping and doesn't bother me, when I'm immersed in some story, book or a movie. I feel like nothing can surprise me. I have no problems in education except when I get disinterested about a subject, usually I can get straight A without trying much in physics and math. I have learnt to fake my emotions just so people don't see me as a cold or awkward person(I don't really care what others think ,but I understood that my normal behavior may cause problems, so I mask just to avoid them). My peers are restless during the wait or may get bored when they are alone, while I feel the best, daydreaming, analyzing and just living in my head. MBTI showed that I'm an INTJ. So am I defined by my personality type or by some mental illness like autism or aspergers??
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Aug 31, 2014, 05:53 AM
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Welcome to PC. You seem to have a lot of awareness about yourself. I don't think either one has to define you as a person. You might want to research it and see how you relate. And read other threads here and see how you relate. I am sure others will respond.
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Aug 31, 2014, 06:24 AM
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I rather thought your description is typical of a very great many young men, almost all of whom, it has seemed to me, generally do well later. Your excellent self-awareness might be very useful in making good choices of further studies and career. Your enviable lucidity will I hope help in exploring your concerns.
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Oct 02, 2014, 09:16 PM
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I agree with manofsorrow. Labels do not define us. We define us with self awareness, recognition of our strengths and weaknesses. The key is: are you happy with who you are and what you are doing? That's all that really matters.
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Oct 04, 2014, 06:00 PM
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Oct 04, 2014, 06:03 PM
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