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#1 Pariahdox
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I have no problem making new friends, aquantences, partners, etc. I can easily dazzle and entertain people, ever sense I was a child ive understood how to control another persons emotions and mind and make them like me, and I can be really funny at times. I remember being a in middle school and easily being able to persuade and manipulate most men I would meet in there 30s, but I have such issues making long term relationships. Honestly outside of family I have never had one. Somehow no matter how hard I try not to I subconsciously find a way to destroy them before I get too close to the people. With guys usually I will escalate to some form of physical violence towards them for no reason when we become good friends, and with women at some point I will stop being charming and just turn into a jerk and start psycologically abusing them till they leave me. Every time I do it I always regret it afterwards, but its something I feel I have no control over. Ive literally made and lost hundreds friends like this.

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#3 depend3ncy
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That sounds like trust issues

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Nothing serious, but I did the mild physical violence thing with a few guys when I was much younger, but that went away in my teens and I've never had an issue with something like that since. How old are you?

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#5 FragStains
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Make sure your AGP card is seated properly, sometimes dust and vibration can cause it to not work properly and cause psychological issues involves destroying people's lives.
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#6 bruinfan617
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Sounds like anti-social disorder. But I could be wrong.

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Well, if you ever had a true friend, they would stick with you. I don't expect every friend I make to stick with me in the long-run. I've come to accept that some people just come and go in life and not to sweat over it. As long as you have at least a few close friends whom you've known for who knows how long, then maybe they're the ones you should care mostly about. As for having a girlfriend, sometimes things like that just happen. That's what the whole dating scene is all about. You're supposed to get to know each other and sometimes one of you guys will learn that maybe the relationship will not work out. Overall, if you see yourself as a jerk at times, I think you should work on making yourself a better social person and try not to get snappy with other people. That would be a big help for you. But keep in mind, even for some of the nicest people out there who makes lots of friends, stuff like this happens to them too. People move on, it's just a part of life.

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#8 Meinhard1
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Sounds like mild psychopathy. Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying you'd kill anyone but key words like "manipulate", "socially charming", "lack of control" ring a bell. But it doesn't sound like you have other symptoms like "no remorse", "narcissistic", "parasitic lifestyle"
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I have no problem making new friends, aquantences, partners, etc. I can easily dazzle and entertain people, ever sense I was a child ive understood how to control another persons emotions and mind and make them like me, and I can be really funny at times. I remember being a in middle school and easily being able to persuade and manipulate most men I would meet in there 30s, but I have such issues making long term relationships. Honestly outside of family I have never had one. Somehow no matter how hard I try not to I subconsciously find a way to destroy them before I get too close to the people. With guys usually I will escalate to some form of physical violence towards them for no reason when we become good friends, and with women at some point I will stop being charming and just turn into a jerk and start psycologically abusing them till they leave me. Every time I do it I always regret it afterwards, but its something I feel I have no control over. Ive literally made and lost hundreds friends like this.

Pariahdox

Probably better to talk to a doctor about it then OT.

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#10 Symphonycometh
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Sounds like me....but to the extremes! So no. I don't have said issues. I let two people in thank you very much. =p
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I can relate to you, I see myself going through the same thing most of the time. It's easy for me to make friends and I have this "aura" (people say) that I'm easy to like and get along with. But when they get too close or we spend enough time together I don't feel violent tendencies like you do but I do feel like I need to withdraw and run away.

I'm unsure if this is because of trust issues (which I think I also have) or some odd psychological disorder.

But I do feel you. Hahahaha

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Make sure your AGP card is seated properly, sometimes dust and vibration can cause it to not work properly and cause psychological issues involves destroying people's lives.FragStains
who still uses AGP???
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#13 bruinfan617
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I can relate to you, I see myself going through the same thing most of the time. It's easy for me to make friends and I have this "aura" (people say) that I'm easy to like and get along with. But when they get too close or we spend enough time together I don't feel violent tendencies like you do but I do feel like I need to withdraw and run away.

I'm unsure if this is because of trust issues (which I think I also have) or some odd psychological disorder.

But I do feel you. Hahahaha

Rocul

You might just have social-anxiety. I'm no social worker/therapist, but what you described is exactly what I go through and I have social anxiety. I'm friendly with people and give off the impression that I want to be friends with them, but as soon as they ask for my number or want to hang out I panic (internally) and withdraw. We exchange numbers, but if they text or call me I ignore them. I just can't make that next step.

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[QUOTE="FragStains"]Make sure your AGP card is seated properly, sometimes dust and vibration can cause it to not work properly and cause psychological issues involves destroying people's lives.comp_atkins
who still uses AGP???

Me. I think I still might have a Trident 8MB PCI video card somewhere. Man, that thing did SVGA!!
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#15 Rocul
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[QUOTE="Rocul"]

I can relate to you, I see myself going through the same thing most of the time. It's easy for me to make friends and I have this "aura" (people say) that I'm easy to like and get along with. But when they get too close or we spend enough time together I don't feel violent tendencies like you do but I do feel like I need to withdraw and run away.

I'm unsure if this is because of trust issues (which I think I also have) or some odd psychological disorder.

But I do feel you. Hahahaha

bruinfan617

You might just have social-anxiety. I'm no social worker/therapist, but what you described is exactly what I go through and I have social anxiety. I'm friendly with people and give off the impression that I want to be friends with them, but as soon as they ask for my number or want to hang out I panic (internally) and withdraw. We exchange numbers, but if they text or call me I ignore them. I just can't make that next step.

Interesting, that sounds just about right. Have you tried anything to get over it yet?

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My biggest issue with that is that alot of the people that I was long term friends with left to college so now my main friends are the people I work with and only see at work.
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I have no problem making new friends, aquantences, partners, etc. I can easily dazzle and entertain people, ever sense I was a child ive understood how to control another persons emotions and mind and make them like me, and I can be really funny at times. I remember being a in middle school and easily being able to persuade and manipulate most men I would meet in there 30s, but I have such issues making long term relationships.

Pariahdox

Stop trying to control/manipulate other people people?

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#18 bruinfan617
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[QUOTE="bruinfan617"]

[QUOTE="Rocul"]

I can relate to you, I see myself going through the same thing most of the time. It's easy for me to make friends and I have this "aura" (people say) that I'm easy to like and get along with. But when they get too close or we spend enough time together I don't feel violent tendencies like you do but I do feel like I need to withdraw and run away.

I'm unsure if this is because of trust issues (which I think I also have) or some odd psychological disorder.

But I do feel you. Hahahaha

Rocul

You might just have social-anxiety. I'm no social worker/therapist, but what you described is exactly what I go through and I have social anxiety. I'm friendly with people and give off the impression that I want to be friends with them, but as soon as they ask for my number or want to hang out I panic (internally) and withdraw. We exchange numbers, but if they text or call me I ignore them. I just can't make that next step.

Interesting, that sounds just about right. Have you tried anything to get over it yet?

Gradually. My overall genralized/social-anxiety is mitigating slowly as I try and do things that cause my anxiety as much as I can. I also see a therapist, go to young adult group sessions, and take an SSRI, which I eventually want to get off. It all helps, but like I said it's a slow process.

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No offense, dude...you have issues. :?
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Go seek out help, it will help you in the long run.

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#21 Wolls
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Sounds like you have too much confidence in your abbility to "control" people. Clearly this isnt too true otherwise you would be able to keep them as friends. Why dont you just relax around them and not put so much pressure on the friendship.
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#22 Teenaged
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Seek some help from a professional?

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I have no problem making new friends, aquantences, partners, etc. I can easily dazzle and entertain people, ever sense I was a child ive understood how to control another persons emotions and mind and make them like me, and I can be really funny at times. I remember being a in middle school and easily being able to persuade and manipulate most men I would meet in there 30s, but I have such issues making long term relationships. Honestly outside of family I have never had one. Somehow no matter how hard I try not to I subconsciously find a way to destroy them before I get too close to the people. With guys usually I will escalate to some form of physical violence towards them for no reason when we become good friends, and with women at some point I will stop being charming and just turn into a jerk and start psycologically abusing them till they leave me. Every time I do it I always regret it afterwards, but its something I feel I have no control over. Ive literally made and lost hundreds friends like this.

Pariahdox

:lol:

I'm not quite sure what to respond other than you sound like a real grade A jerk. (no offense please). , A narcissist?

Time to get help perhaps?

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#24 Evil_Saluki
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No I'm not like that at all.

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#25 TehFuneral
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U make friends easy, well theres a small good thing.

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#26 juden41
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You sound like a sociopath.
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#27 hiphopballer
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u got a big issue. :| not even funny

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Hundreds? Dam... I have never heard of anyone being like that.

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#29 Pariahdox
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You sound like a sociopath.juden41
No, im not. I have empathy and sympathy for others. Especially people with physical/mental handicaps. As far as controlling people I really try to not do it, but its hard not to. Its so easy and ive been doing it for so long and it feels so good. Even though I may say to myself "this is a nice person, im not going to try to control this person, thats just wrong." I will gradually find myself doing & saying things to dominate them and control there thoughts and actions.

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#30 Tauruslink
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Perhaps you should see a psychologist.
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#31 theycallmeRP
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Talk to mental health prrofessional, and look up dissocial personality disorder. I don't know you, but if you find yourself angry and blaming others then it might be some signs. And the fact that you would rather manipulate people then try and be a good friend shows a strong tendency towards this. A therapist that practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy would be something to consider.

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#32 poptart
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What emotions are running through your head when you are so destructive? Are you aware of how you're feeling and what emotions cause you to act in such a manner?

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[QUOTE="juden41"]You sound like a sociopath.Pariahdox

No, im not. I have empathy and sympathy for others. Especially people with physical/mental handicaps. As far as controlling people I really try to not do it, but its hard not to. Its so easy and ive been doing it for so long and it feels so good. Even though I may say to myself "this is a nice person, im not going to try to control this person, thats just wrong." I will gradually find myself doing & saying things to dominate them and control there thoughts and actions.

Ummm...yah. You are a sociopath. You make exceptions for handicapped people because they aren't a challenge; instead, you pity them because they are unworthy.

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#34 bobaban
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You sound like a sociopath.
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#35 bobaban
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[QUOTE="Pariahdox"]

[QUOTE="juden41"]You sound like a sociopath.SUD123456

No, im not. I have empathy and sympathy for others. Especially people with physical/mental handicaps. As far as controlling people I really try to not do it, but its hard not to. Its so easy and ive been doing it for so long and it feels so good. Even though I may say to myself "this is a nice person, im not going to try to control this person, thats just wrong." I will gradually find myself doing & saying things to dominate them and control there thoughts and actions.

Ummm...yah. You are a sociopath. You make exceptions for handicapped people because they aren't a challenge; instead, you pity them because they are unworthy.

Pfff, lol. 3 of us came to the same conclusion. All I had to do was to read the first post.
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Make sure your AGP card is seated properly, sometimes dust and vibration can cause it to not work properly and cause psychological issues involves destroying people's lives.FragStains
Solid :lol: sounds anti-social....
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just chill man

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I don't buy your story for a second, to be completely honest. It sounds fake to me. How can you claim to be so manipulative yet you can't maintain it?

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Well, if you ever had a true friend, they would stick with you.Nerd_Man
When you are being mentally and/or physically abused by someone its not really healthy or wise to stick around, is it? A true friend would say "your behavior is not acceptable and I will not tolerate abuse".

I don't buy your story for a second, to be completely honest. It sounds fake to me. How can you claim to be so manipulative yet you can't maintain it?

SgtKevali
It happens all the time. Part of a self destructive way to keep emotionally distant and maintain control by sabotaging the situation.
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[QUOTE="juden41"]You sound like a sociopath.Pariahdox

No, im not. I have empathy and sympathy for others. Especially people with physical/mental handicaps. As far as controlling people I really try to not do it, but its hard not to. Its so easy and ive been doing it for so long and it feels so good. Even though I may say to myself "this is a nice person, im not going to try to control this person, thats just wrong." I will gradually find myself doing & saying things to dominate them and control there thoughts and actions.

This sounds allot like Narcissistic Personality Disorder or some variation. (Its a big bundle of other conditions) It would benefit you to read up on it even if it is not exactly that. Malignant Self Love by Sam Vaknin is an excellent source.
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[QUOTE="juden41"]You sound like a sociopath.Pariahdox

No, im not. I have empathy and sympathy for others. Especially people with physical/mental handicaps. As far as controlling people I really try to not do it, but its hard not to. Its so easy and ive been doing it for so long and it feels so good. Even though I may say to myself "this is a nice person, im not going to try to control this person, thats just wrong." I will gradually find myself doing & saying things to dominate them and control there thoughts and actions.

In that case I would say you definitely don't have psychopathy or antisocial personality disorder either.

What about borderline disorder?

From Wikipedia:

A pervasive pattern of instability ofinterpersonal relationships,self-imageandaffects, as well as markedimpulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:

  1. Frantic efforts to avoid real or imagined abandonment.Note:Do not include suicidal or self-injuring behavior covered in Criterion 5
  2. A pattern of unstable and intenseinterpersonal relationshipscharacterized by alternating between extremes ofidealization and devaluation.
  3. Identitydisturbance: markedly and persistently unstableself-imageorsense of self.
  4. Impulsivityin at least two areas that are potentially self-damaging (e.g.,promiscuous sex,eating disorders,binge eating,substance abuse,reckless driving).Note:Do not include suicidal or self-injuring behavior covered in Criterion 5
  5. Recurrentsuicidal behavior, gestures, threats orself-injuring behaviorsuch as cutting, interfering with the healing of scars (excoriation) or picking at oneself.
  6. Affectiveinstability due to a marked reactivity ofmood(e.g., intense episodicdysphoria, irritability oranxietyusually lasting a few hours and only rarely more than a few days).
  7. Chronic feelings ofemptiness
  8. Inappropriateangeror difficulty controlling anger (e.g., frequent displays of temper, constant anger, recurrent physical fights).
  9. Transient,stress-relatedparanoidideation,delusionsor severedissociativesymptom

In any case I strongly suggest that you see a schoolcounselor or psychologist. They will be glad to help you.

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#42 Visible_ninja69
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Thats pretty messed up