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still-in-my-shell
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I understand where you are coming from- I had agoraphobia for a few years and I have forgotten the pain of that. Reading your post makes me feel better about the things I can do, and the things I have... but I still feel sooo much jealousy about people who are outgoing. Today I was watching this girl laughing and just being totally unselfconscious and I thought that people must think I'm ridiculous for being so shy- but (as you know) I really just can't help it.
Good luck to you- are you in therapy now? Sometimes it doesn't seem like it helps but it will eventually.
Good luck to you- are you in therapy now? Sometimes it doesn't seem like it helps but it will eventually.
geekygirl85
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You dont have it worse.
I have severe SP. I have suffered a concussion and watched the people do it and then laugh and then get away with it. I have no friends or a girlfriend ever. I'm not a genius like you, I'm borderline retarded more likely. One thing I have over others is personality, and it's a lot more genuine than intelligence so I know what not living up to your potential can be like. Also, it doesn't take a math genius to step on a stairmaster. Start making an effort dude. :roll:
I have severe SP. I have suffered a concussion and watched the people do it and then laugh and then get away with it. I have no friends or a girlfriend ever. I'm not a genius like you, I'm borderline retarded more likely. One thing I have over others is personality, and it's a lot more genuine than intelligence so I know what not living up to your potential can be like. Also, it doesn't take a math genius to step on a stairmaster. Start making an effort dude. :roll:
Your condition reminds me of the movies A Beautiful Mind. It was based on true story. John Nash, played by Russel Crowe, was a math genius but was also a loner. He sufferred from schizophrenia for a long time but recovered in later life. He even won a Nobel prize. I think if you are good at math then you should utilize it and find your purpose of life out of it.
Hellraising
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My story is somewhat similar to yours. I was housebound for a year and was angry at the world, especially the people on this site, on why I couldn't find another who NEVER left their house at all. I was on a daily binge fest, sometimes amounting to 10,000 calories a binge, and the weight quickly piled on. I am now obesed but am losing weight slowly. I also never showered for months.
One day, my mom opened my door with a key with the ambulance waiting to bring me to a mental hospital. To keep the long story short, I was brought to the hospital and there I stayed under observation for a month. Now I've resumed my studies and life is so much better.
So don't give up hope.
If you want to talk, here's my email - [email protected]
One day, my mom opened my door with a key with the ambulance waiting to bring me to a mental hospital. To keep the long story short, I was brought to the hospital and there I stayed under observation for a month. Now I've resumed my studies and life is so much better.
So don't give up hope.
If you want to talk, here's my email - [email protected]
I have no friends and few acquaitances that I tend to lose as time passes. I have never had a girlfriend and I am quite sure I never will (I am 24 at the moment). I have been a very lonely person throughout my life. I also have a tendency to depression which adds to the problem because it kills my willingness to work on solving my problems. Unlike you, I am physically fit (not handsome or anything, just reasonably fit) and do not suffer from agoraphobia, meaning that I can wander around as much as I like. However, since wandering around completely alone is not a very pleasant and meaningful activity, and my life is empty of things to do, I spend most of my time in the house. Oh, and I am also not living on my own. I don't know if this is a severe form of SP, but I would say it is fairly bad.
I used to be extremely versed in mathematics and physics as a child, I remember making mental calculations much more quickly and easily than any other kid in my class, even those who were supposed to be "the best in the class". I could also understand rather complex concepts relating to physics, that some people find it hard to grasp even as adults. But these abilities sort of dried up with time as grew up, and I am now just an average person. It is very strange, but it was like this.
As for the meaning of IQ tests, I think they can be good indicators of certain abilities of the brain. Nothing more but nothing less. Certainly a large part of our brains' functions, especially those that consist of repetition of complex but learned schemes, are not easily captured by an IQ test. But nonetheless, there are good chances I think that a person who scores high will be one that is judged "clever" by most people who see him in everyday life.
I used to be extremely versed in mathematics and physics as a child, I remember making mental calculations much more quickly and easily than any other kid in my class, even those who were supposed to be "the best in the class". I could also understand rather complex concepts relating to physics, that some people find it hard to grasp even as adults. But these abilities sort of dried up with time as grew up, and I am now just an average person. It is very strange, but it was like this.
As for the meaning of IQ tests, I think they can be good indicators of certain abilities of the brain. Nothing more but nothing less. Certainly a large part of our brains' functions, especially those that consist of repetition of complex but learned schemes, are not easily captured by an IQ test. But nonetheless, there are good chances I think that a person who scores high will be one that is judged "clever" by most people who see him in everyday life.
geekygirl85
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nedkelly
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Hi rubius, i sent you a quick personal instant message..not sure if you got it? If you want to chat, it would be great, i also rarely leave the house and a house dad also.
Don't worry i won't be so harsh. I completely understand where you are coming from. Be kind people, you are taking what he was saying the wrong way.We all have diferent hardships...don't forget your own difficulties!
My email is [email protected]
Don't worry i won't be so harsh. I completely understand where you are coming from. Be kind people, you are taking what he was saying the wrong way.We all have diferent hardships...don't forget your own difficulties!
My email is [email protected]
