Mental Health Support Society Mk XIV

I know. Got set work to do on Fri/Sat, for a Mon morning deadline! Tiz MONEY though

How are things today?

We all have our defence mechanisms... but I think the point that insulting those who didn't (for whatever reason) get into/go to Oxbridge isn't the best move in a thread where most people don't go to Oxbridge, is a fair one

God that's a longwinded sentence that doesn't read well Dunno how to put it more succinctly though, so that'll have to do

Aah cool and slightly better than yesterday although not "ideal"

It's just how I am. A sprinkling of hostility to mask insecurity flavours my otherwise barren personality.

Well glad things are a bit better than yday, at least



We all like to get along in this thread, and we'd love to all get along with you too The effort has to come from both sides though There are other threads for putting down non-Oxbridge students in, but this isn't one of them. Isolating yourself from others by sly digs (whether a defence mechanism or not) isn't the best way to make friends. And we all like to be friends in this thread

I don't want to make friends just so others can cause me even more emotional pain. I don't want to be vulnerable and weak again.

I find your tone rather patronising. I am not a child, so please do not speak to me like I am one.

Yes, many members of the population fit certain traits of personality disorders and that is why the DSM specifies that a certain number of traits need to be met (usually 4 or 5), they have to be persistent, develop in early adulthood (as traits manifesting themselves in your adolescence or childhood when your personality is still developing doesn't indicate much) and they have to cause significant impairments in your life e.g. you are unable to work, have to rely on others to support you emotionally and/or financially, etc.

I already mentioned that self-diagnosis isn't particularly valid, so why you felt the need to add that into your reply is beyond me.

I am a very arrogant individual at times. It is a defence mechanism I employ as a compensatory narcissist to circumvent feelings of worthlessness and powerlessness. I am a pathological narcissist, so arrogance kinda goes with the game.

Thanks glad you're having a good time being back at uni!

We all have our defence mechanisms... but I think the point that insulting those who didn't (for whatever reason) get into/go to Oxbridge isn't the best move in a thread where most people don't go to Oxbridge, is a fair one

God that's a longwinded sentence that doesn't read well Dunno how to put it more succinctly though, so that'll have to do

I'm trying to be friendly rather than patronising - apologies if you found it otherwise

Read well to me I think Thanks for the rep (I think it was you )

Your speaking to me as though I cannot easily perceive the whole "friendship is magic!!!111" thing you have going on here. I am well aware of what I am faced with. But I just wanted to convey what it is like for a narcissist to live in this world when we are painted as the villain more often than not.

Didn't mean to take offence with you, but rather with that particular post/line of thought

He's an Oxford reject.

You're absolutely correct. I have borderline personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, depression, Asperger's Syndrome and social phobia. And yes, they were all diagnosed by professionals. I achieved A*A*A* at A Level and study at Cambridge University.

I don't think you're a villain. If I did, I would have just told you to GTFO

Was just making extra sure/emphasising to be careful about it (mostly to the anon, tbh, except their message hadn't mentioned personality disorders/so figured I'd quote your post too )


I think what TLG's said sorta covers what I'd like to say.
Didn't mean to take offence with you, but rather with that particular post/line of thought


Glad it went well And also sounds like a good revelation that you're both similar with whatever thing it was? (I think I know what you were referring to, anyway... ) Thanks Just need to get bus pass and internet sorted tomorrow - and also have some phonecalls to accommodation company (the oven is terrible - can't see what temp it is at/is just generally old/grubby/, and gas/electricity company to give readings/sort out bills!
Think it's mostly just good being busy that helps with mood Super yays for you being happy hope you're having a decent evening


Read well to me I think Thanks for the rep (I think it was you )

That sounds horrible - Hope it gets sorted quickly tomorrow - sorry for you and girlfriend too, hope she's feeling better soon

See Panda's latest post. *sigh*

I can't speak for anyone other than myself But I *was* trying to convey earlier that certain styles of posting/types of posts will make enemies quickly and hence best avoided... I think we're all getting wires crossed now about what you mean and where it comes from and why you say it

Edit: Insulting Panda IS likely to get you chased out though. Best to make peace, mate!!!

also im gonna guess that you dont know why, he may have rejected them, you dont know do you. do its completely pointless saying this.

Oh, and I guess I am just strange, but this "I am glad for you(for an example)" always seemed to me like a fake bull****. But I assume I am from the people who cannot empathize to other people.

I am elitist, yes. So is Cambridge University. They take the very best students. They specialise in many fields and come top in most of them. So... Some universities are better than others. It should be impressive that I go to Cambridge; most aren't capable enough to go there. A*A*A* at A Level is quite the achievement too even when regarding the calibre of student there.