Hello WishInaBottle,
& welcome , too.
I had been interested in psychology & philosophy too, but don't remember much of what I've learned over the years. It doesn't botter me much because I can still listen to programmes about these things, & other stuff, too, & sometimes I realise I've heard stuff before, just haven't recalled it until I have begun listening. Yet, I can't tell what is going to be said in the next minute.
My psych )PDr), finally revealed to me what diagnoses I had when he filled out a form for me. Turns out he diagnosed me with Schizoid Personality Disorder (& other things I'd thought were so anyway), which I hadn't even heard of before.
A little research later, & I agree entirely with his diagnoses. I have some understanding of how my personality disorder differs from Schizoaffective Disorder.
I've also known someone who had this disorder, too.
She liked to write & wrote well. She was quiet & it was some time before she opened up a bit. Like me, she was more comfortable talking through her writing.
I liked her very much.
I think sometimes she struggled.
I'm very glad you are here to tell us that with your medication & other strategies you are doing well.
There are people out there, reading without posting, who, I hope, will feel encouraged by your message. I know I do, just thinking of the possibility that the woman I once knew might be reading.
(Although, if she is, & recognises me, just remember, we are supposed to be anonymous.)
& yes, the end of what is now yesterday, just made the day good.
Hugzies,
mmMekitty
