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One thing that really makes me sad is that, even if I do make some progress, I am also aging. I first went into therapy when I was 15, and have worked for years to try to be normal. I think I failed. At the very least, there has been no clear success. People still say I'm weird. But next...

Consider that Could aspirin and ibuprofen help fight depression? Scientists discover inflammation may cause mental illness amid hopes the drugs could provide treatment | Daily Mail Online which is consistent with Infection, autoimmune disease linked to depression - Harvard Health Blog -...

Here is an article discussing the possibility that depression is a biological adaptation. I assume they are not referring to the extremes of psychotic depression, which I suspect is actually a different condition. I post this here because, if it is correct, then standard approaches to...

I may provoke an outcry by saying this, but doesn't this mark a return to a 19th century form of therapy? http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/11/17/less-talk-more-therapy/?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1409232722000&bicmet=1419773522000&_r=1

I am 49, have had many years of therapy -- although not recently -- and have had a ton of meds. I have also read a stack of self-help books. Despite all that, I'm not even sure what my problem is. I tend to be remarkably non-social, a fact which used to make me really miserable although now...

This is really odd, at least for me. For years, I would have said that no one ever claims to have improved in psychoanalysis. (Certainly, I didn't.) Then I found this. Reading Eagle - Google News Archive Search

I'm wondering if anyone has read this? If so, I am curious as to your opinion. I haven't read it, but I'm wondering if you think it would be a good investment of my time. I've rather given up on being social, and am wondering about what the bright side might be. Party of One The Loners...

I was in therapy with many different therapists for well over a decade. I completely failed in therapy. No results to point to. I once saw a therapist -- in fact, one of the last I ever saw -- who told me that I failed in therapy because I unconsciously identify therapists with my father...

I have gotten a large number of diagnoses from psychiatrists, and I have often heard them contradict each other. For example, one psychiatrist will say "You are schizotypal, and not schizoid." Another will say "You are schizoid, and possibly schizotypal but probably not." I am 49, and I...

I ask the question, because it seems like I offend people quite a lot, especially given how little social interaction I have. And I offend people grievously. But I don't really know how I do it. I was wondering if perhaps I've offended anyone in here and, if so, maybe they could explain how I...

Since I am 49, I wish to take some solace from this: https://www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork/photos/a.102107073196735.4429.102099916530784/733378850069551/?type=1&theater

A long time ago -- it was well over 20 years ago, in fact -- I had a psychodynamic psychotherapist who often used the word "valid." I'm wondering what he meant by it. He often asked me variants on a question which I would phrase like this: Do you think that I think that what you think isn't...

I thought people in this group might find this interesting. Not sure how to comment on it. https://www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork/photos/a.102107073196735.4429.102099916530784/717606544980115/?type=1&theater

I'm not sure how to comment on this article, but it was awfully interesting. It may relate to what some of us here are experiencing in life. Are Polite People More Violent and Destructive? | Psychology Today

I have had very few friends in my life, and I make enemies easily without trying. I think it is because I make people uncomfortable. In fact, I am sure this is the reason. I am wondering if anyone else thinks they might have this problem. Therapy has not helped. In fact, one big problem is...

I know this is a bit on the pithy side, but does anyone have any comments on the following? "Psychoanalysis saved my life." -- STEVE MARTIN, actor, author

Do people notice when it is your birthday? No one notices mine. Through the years, I have grown accustomed to this, but I still can't entirely accept it. I keep thinking that someday people will notice and care, but that never seems to happen.

Ever since I was a small child, I wanted to be part of a family. I even dreamed about it. I failed in psychotherapy, even after well over a decade of it, and I accept the fact that it's my fault. I am despicable and disgusting. But I am wondering if now there is hope. Look at what the...

When I was young, I was told I have flat affect. I guess I still do. How does one tell whether one has flat affect or not? Does one have to see a mental health professional? I think that many of my difficulties involve my lack of facial expression or facial expressions that come across as...

I used to believe that I would have social skills and be comfortable people someday. That day is not here yet, and when I look in the mirror I can't believe how old I look. Even if I were to acquire social skills and comfort with people tomorrow, I would still look like an old person. I feel...