Disfunction Much?

Wow, I am one messed up person. ;)

Nah, like you said we all have them:)

The drinking one bugs the crap out of me. Yesterday, at the fair, I was sitting in the alcohol area feeling like everyone was looking at me because I wasn't drinking! I was PARANOID because of it. I knew they thought that I was weird, I just knew it! Had to get out of there quick:)

I am really forgetful. I would hate to count how many times a day I walk into a room and can't remember why. (I thought that only dogs did that!)

I am always going to the damn bathroom. They can't find anything wrong with me, I just drink a lot of H2O and Diet Coke.

I am also somewhat agoraphobic. It isn't so much that I am afraid of the world outside, it just wears me out to have to be around people. That and I guess that I am a little lazy:) Why go out when I can do without?? There is a perfectly good can of Spam in the earthquake kit, I don't need to go to the store yet;)

LOL. I can relate to many that you said. I suffer from ADD, so I often get distracted and I forget things. I have been driving and then I look around and am like - 'how did I get here?' scary! I loose my car whenever I go to the mall.

At the end of the day I look around at my house - still a mess, where did the time go?

I am scared of closed in places, and I even get a panic attack if we are walking on a trail and someone is walking to close to the side of me, or if someone is walking right behind me. I am scared of public speaking - hate it when people are looking at me. Could I have said something wrong? Do I have something in my teeth? When I am nervous I smile or laugh, even when the situation is not good.

That's just a few of mine....see your not as messed up as you think ;0)

there is no one in this world that is perfect, except for one and he is not back yet, so you are fine, you need to love yourself, not concieded way, just be happy and go with what you have .... my disfuntion is to copmplicticte in itself, I have s step son who is now my son in law understand he he he but we are happy and love each other and live life as it gives us....

I'm going to give a piece of advice. This is what made me successful as a social worker and everything else, I've done. "Don't tell me what I've done right, tell me what I've done wrong, that's the only way I'll get better."

Most all of my life I feared speaking, and always wrote things in letters or notes, till this day my family and friends have kept the letters. When I began college I took a course in communications and public speaking was part of the course. It became so natural to me, that I began arguing causes for people and never lost an argument. Don't be afraid of things you are uncomfortable with, just accept them and deal with them as best you can.

You're not alone.

Hi C,,,I'm always misplacing my lighters, which isn't all bad 'cause I'm trying to stop smoking cigarettes
Everone I know would say I have a problem not taking too many things seriously, well until whatever hits crtical level then I go crazy....ooooopppsss!

I am mildly OCD.

hmmm I have a lot of weird little quirks. Some people have more than others, but everyone does. I hate big wind storms, because I am fearful a tree will fall on me or my house.

Wow...I am totally with you on the getting lost one. I get lost everywhere. Once I couldn't find my car in the parking lot outside of a Home Depot...and after 15 minutes of searching, I was ready to call the police and report my car stolen. Well....I forgot that the exit door was different from the entrance door, so I had been looking in the wrong spot all along. And believe me....I have lots of other dysfunctions. For example, every time I see a cop, I'm always afraid he is going to come after me. I literally get sick to my stomach. And the thing is...I'm doing nothing wrong...so I have no idea where that paranoia come from...lol

I go out with a friend regularly - we lost the car a few weeks ago. Had to circle around on foot on the streets until we found recognizable landmarks.
You're distracted - too much on your mind.
I found a new beer I like. I crave it whenever I see the sign for it - and no, I don't have any.

Crud, I suddenly find myself wanting to sing "dysfunction junction what's your function"

thanks for sharing good for you you dont drink anymore I assume alcohol otherwise you must be drinking other liquids

You sound just like me! Iam glad to know there are other crazies out there.

Thanks for sharing everyone. I was more expecting comments to the effect of how messed up I truly am. I feel lots better knowing that I am in good company.

I love you guys!

I've got OCD. Thank heaven's for prozac. I started prozac for depression but it also helps the OCD!!!!!

I don't know what OCD is but I am sure I have it. What exactly is it?

Birds of a feather,,,,,,

I come from an abusive childhood, domestic violence, and lost my youngest sister to a drunk driver, I know I have my share of dysfunctions but I think it's much more important to focus on all the positives in my life and the fact that I have survived all of these things. :)

You put a big smile on my face. Yes, I course I have my disfunctions. Do I want to admit them though, well..... maybe not today! LOL!

Ok me ... you have a wonderful since of humor. example: "I don't like to cook cause I quit drinking." That made me laugh. I'm sure there's a connection but you didn't spell it out. so it was funny :)
Also, you're wonderfully transparent. Most people live a life time before they have the courage to be transparent. That is such a gift. Listen to all the people that wrote before me. They are all responding to your transparency. You made it safe for them to share to.
You may have a touch of a social phobia but look at you! Out there working and making a go of it.
Now scattered thinking and getting lost ... I'm with you there :)
That was a wonderful article. Thanks so much for posting it.