Posted by IsoM on December 11, 2001, at 19:41:12
In reply to Am I odd?, posted by Dinah on December 11, 2001, at 18:06:39
I haven't been here or posting long enough to "know" you but I went back & by doing a search, read over lots of your old posts.
To me you sound exceptionally clear. Perhaps what others may consider odd is your clarity of how you feel & your ability to express it. What it means is you're not average (i.e. boring & drab). Here's a quote from one post of yours:
"I have the feeling that the best parts of who I am come from the same personality characteristics that make me over-anxious and too easily stimulated. I am not saying that anxiety causes me to be a better person, just that as with many people, my best qualities are the flip side of my worst qualities."So many people can't even say what their characteristics are, let alone define any as positive or negative. The difference you may feel probably has more to do with the family & friends around you. They may be wonderful people, but some people despite some very sweet qualities have persoanlities so shallow that just scratching their surface & you've gone as deep as you can.
Your personality, I'd guess, goes much, much deeper. They're out of their depths with you.
An Extra: my oldest son has always had problems & never fit among his peers. He was always thought quite odd. He's now a computer programmer & the others at his work place are unusually bright people with a wide range of interests. He's now found others who are like him & he fits in & is so happy.
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> This is a question I can't ask many places, but this is a relatively safe anonymous place. For those of you who remember any of my posts, do they sound odd or do I communicate my ideas in an idiosyncratic way?
> I actually have a reason for asking. I always have trouble socially. Of course, my appearance is not apparent here, but some of the other mistakes I might be making may be.
> I don't think I have the intestinal fortitude for group therapy, but if any of you have any suggestions, I would be appreciative.
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