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Yes, but INTJs can find social niceties so trying. With an Internet thread we can get straight to to point w/o coming off as abrupt!

There is a statistically abnormal number of INTJs on this thread...

INTJs are pretty rare... 1-3% of females 2-6% of males I'm an INTJ as well

Took mine a few years ago as well. INTJ. We are rare ;).

Tonight in your journel write down three things that went well today/three positive things (big or small) and then why these things were good things (they made you smile, was good for humanity, whatever as long as it rings true). Repeat for at least one week.

^ this. All tiers of treatment from inpatient to one every few weeks outpatient. Most large colleges and universities have accredited counseling center. Depending on you country/university, its sometimes even free because its rolled into student dues. Also many clinics and providers offer sliding scales. They just don't…

Small correction on several people. A therapist CAN prescribe medication in several states if they have both a doctorate in psychology and a masters in pharmacology. That being said, most prescribing psychologists tend to be parsimonious in their medication recommendations. And it is only a handful of states that allow…

It's not that life is just not fair to obese people. At 19, it's time to learn a life lesson that most people no matter their weight realize at this age: Life is not fair. It is full of struggle, oppression, and bad hands, just like it can also be full of happiness, luck, and silver linings. But, no. Life is not fair.

^This

Then don't go to a psychiatrist and see a psychologist and nutritionist. Multidisciplinary teams and treatment centers give best all around care.

Surprise! There is a subset of bulimia that uses exercise as a purge method. Most people don't know this so I'm actually not trying to be flippant or condensating. Not saying you have bulimia but food for thought in how you define a purge. Have you considered talking to your doctor? Good luck on you path towards better…

I echo the professional help recommendation. Great resources available out there and at 88 lbs you are probably still close to diagnostic requirements (diagnostic requirements for anorexia is not based on calories eaten b4 anyone freaks out on me). However, recognition and desire for change are huge steps in the right…

I was pretty darn healthy back in college. The fact that most colleges have AMAZING gyms helps. There are usually several athletic clubs and classes that you can sign up for. Also, it's amazing what you can do with a mini fidge, toaster oven, and microwave ;). Good luck!

"To give anything less then your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Pre

"It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting it's sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone." - Rose Kennedy

"Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed." - G. K. Chesterton

I am, but I'm going to give myself some wiggle room. Happy New Year's Everyone! May you all have a happy and SAFE holiday.

I would think that might affect it some. Someone with high muscle mass would burn more at resting then someone with low muscle mass. But it still sounds way off to me. You might want to double check your information in the system. If it continues to give you odd numbers, maybe contact customer support. I don't think 5000…

LMAO. Unless you were waving your arms like a maniac I'm guessing it's wrong ;).

My body media seems to be pretty accurate. Burn for running seems kind of on the high end while biking doesn't really log at all (unless you do what some recommend and move it to your leg). What did you do to earn 5000 calories!?!

I've been an athlete almost all my life. Though I did get derailed after having the baby. People are genetically inclined to build more fast twitch vs slow twitch fibers. Which explains why certain people are say better say distance runner vs sprinters. But of course training can help ensure your body expresses itself in…

Exposure with response prevention. It's best if you can work with a therapist to create a hierarchy and methods to reduce your anxiety in the moment. If your attending college in the US college counseling centers are usually free or cheap due to fees being rolled into student fees. Many providers offer a sliding scale base…

Though not the most socially graceful, I think both sales agents were trying to be helpful not to hurt your feelings. I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience.

I love my job. I'm a clinical psychologist working with our brave men and women in the service. Not to say I don't have my trying days but I wouldn't change my career or the patient population I work with.

This thread makes me incredibly sad. OP work consistently with a good prescriber (be it a psychiatric nurse practitioner or psychiatrist) and a good therapist (psychologist or social worker) that you can establish a healthy honest rapport with. Good luck in your journey. Edited to fix autocorrect.

Best treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder is medication. Therapy can increase compliance and help facilitate understanding of the disorders and manage/improve the relationships in these individuals lives. Also recognizing patterns, triggers, and indications of hypo manic, depressive, or schizophrenic episode is…

LMFAO

Marriage isn't right for everyone. If this is your plan, be sure that your state doesn't implement common law marriages. Or, should ya'll seperate after so many years of cohabitation, you will still go through the same hoops as any other marriage should one party or the other party decide to take you to court. Besides,…

Actually humans are not the only species that considers mating for life. Many other species do as well, both across and within gender (chew on that anti homosexual propaganda). So to say that marriage is only a religious institution is not accurage. Unless your putting long term cohabitation/relationships against marriage.…

Have an honest discussion w your obgyn. Good luck! Edit: And congrats!!