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Cassidy
Cassidy

2y

ISTJ

Libra

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Psychological illness

On here and other social platforms, I've ran into so many people who have had on their profile (the place you're supposed to present yourself) "undiagnosed" or "self-diagnosed" disorders or illnesses. Why? Is this some sort of attention seeking tactic? I dont know why else you would purposefully attempt to stand out in this way. I've talked to people about it and usually they wish not to seek professional treatment either. So it's clear they have no intentions of curing or helping whatever undiagnosed illness they have. Then, why have it on your profile as one of your biggest qualities?

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Robin
Robin

2y

INTP

Leo

Also seen this a lot. I always thought they want to stand out from the others and feel special. They want the attention and others to feel pity for them, because „their life is so much harder than yours“ because of their disorder. They also can use it as an excuse for everything that comes up to their minds. But I don’t qualify to make such assumptions, these are only thoughts that made the most sense to me. Feel free to discuss any of this. (edited)

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Danzo
Danzo

2y

INTJ

Virgo

Maybe they want someone to understand them and accept them that way that's the best I can get out of it.

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Lara
Lara

2y

INFP

Aquarius

Perhaps dealing openly with mental problems on platforms like this isn't such a bad thing. In the end, whoever makes the diagnosis only plays a limited role. Of course, a self-assessment is certainly not always too accurate, but that of a professional is also only a word defined by people for a certain mental state, which is not even felt the same by all people. We just make it a little easier for ourselves by finding categories. The people who categorize their mental state in this way probably simply want to express that they, currently or permanently, have a certain emotional state and will possibly sometimes behave accordingly. Dealing with this may not always be easy, so perhaps it helps to prevent a bit of misunderstanding and to achieve a better way of dealing with certain situations. I am sure some people have already had bad experiences talking about it in their circle of acquaintances. Accordingly, this way they can make sure that only people who have a lovely approach to such topics contact them.

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Michelle
Michelle

2y

INFJ

Cancer

Plenty of us who self diagnose and don't seek professional treatment are doing it on our own. Is it the best way? Not generally but just because we don't seek it doesn't mean we aren't doing something. My reasons for not stem from being denied even being able to find answers as a child. Since nobody wanted to help me then I had to figure things out on my own and that mentality is ingrained in me. I know better but asking for help when I need it is one of my biggest obstacles. I didn't self diagnose until my 30's though and it has made a world of difference as it gave me a way to find and develop strategies to manage and thrive within my limitations. I do get what you are saying though as many use it as a crutch but they'll do that even with formal diagnosis and treatment. Those who want to improve will, those who don't wont. For the record, I've determined I am bipolar and autistic. My children are diagnosed so helping them has been a way for me to learn about myself. It was there diagnosis which helped me figure myself out too. Maybe if I didn't have them I would definitely need to seek treatment. I also don't disclose this information easily since there is still a lot of stigma, judgment, and just bad information out there. After all, one of my pet peeves is someone joking, "I'm so bipolar" just because they sometimes have mood swings.

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