Posted by jujube on January 23, 2005, at 18:21:21
In reply to Who isn't nuts?, posted by Shortelise on January 23, 2005, at 17:07:50
Maybe what I am about to say will not be well-received, but I think those individuals who assert to being "completely normal" and having no psychological shortcomings, are as "nuts" as the next person. The problem with some these people is that they can end up being a ticking time bomb waiting to blow. I am not a cynical person by nature, but everybody has their demons.
When I was in my teens, one of my best friends said my family was dysfunctional. I wasn't offended or hurt, because I knew we were f*cked up. But, when I thought about it later, I thought - Whose family is not dysfunctional to some degree. Maybe the only truly dysfunctional families are those trying so very hard to pass themselves off as non-dysfunctional. Personally I think a little dysfunction makes life interesting.
Didn't mean to ruin the thread with my musings.
> Look around, and let me know if there is anyone you consider sane - someone you know personally and fairly well.
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> No, your T doesn't count. "If you want to feel better, see a therapist. If you want to get better, become a therapist." (I don't know who said it, but I like it)
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> Just curious.
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> ShortE
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