Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic I'm worried about my bf's mental health Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 9:22 pm on June 21, 2008 He claims he has an "imaginary friend" with a name i cant rememmber and communicats w it once a month all it is is a vioce in his head and it was teh reason he asked me out because he didnt want to but his imaginary friedn wanted him to and it yelled @ him to ask me out... idk i thought u were crazy if you heard voices inside ur head he is unique but doesnt seem crazy should i call the mental hospital?!?!?!?

Replies Anonymous Posted at 3:23 pm on June 22, 2008 Quote: from readyokaygo at 9:42 pm on June 21, 2008 He could also just have a vivid imagination, and needs to learn to take it to paper, in writing or art form. he does that already Anonymous Posted at 3:23 pm on June 22, 2008 Quote: from Poker Shark at 10:06 pm on June 21, 2008 Yeah, he's crazy. NOT FUNNY Poker Shark Posted at 10:06 pm on June 21, 2008 Yeah, he's crazy. readyokaygo Posted at 9:42 pm on June 21, 2008 He could also just have a vivid imagination, and needs to learn to take it to paper, in writing or art form. Anonymous Posted at 9:38 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from readyokaygo at 9:37 pm on June 21, 2008 Let's hope this isn't the case. But imaginary friends at his age could mean abuse in his early childhood. Whether physical, emotional, or sexual. The creation of the imaginary friend is the childs way of filling a void or coping with the traumatic experience.   This is usually called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and can usually be treated with Zoloft or Prozac. However counseling is a good option also. generally he is a calm person who isn't devoid of emotions but doesnt worry about anything at all ever readyokaygo Posted at 9:37 pm on June 21, 2008 Let's hope this isn't the case. But imaginary friends at his age could mean abuse in his early childhood. Whether physical, emotional, or sexual. The creation of the imaginary friend is the childs way of filling a void or coping with the traumatic experience. This is usually called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and can usually be treated with Zoloft or Prozac. However counseling is a good option also. Anonymous Posted at 9:37 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:33 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:32 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:25 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:24 pm on June 21, 2008 is he copying donnie darko? thats NOT FUNNY   it wasnt meant to be funny i was wondering if he was copying donnie darko with the rabbit...not dying and ive got a friend who does the imaginary friend thing cuz hes had it since he was tiny and shes just always been there i wouldnt worry bout it too much unless he does like donnie darko things and burns down a house ok i understand. i doubt he has an yidea who donnie darko is why not everyone should know who donnie darko is..thats an extremely great fucked up confusing movie whether  that is true or not the fact is knowing him he doesn't know who that is and neither did I until a few minutes ago honeybee3333 Posted at 9:37 pm on June 21, 2008 i have no idea! BPD? camillelong 26 Posted at 9:33 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:32 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:25 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:24 pm on June 21, 2008 is he copying donnie darko? thats NOT FUNNY    it wasnt meant to be funny i was wondering if he was copying donnie darko with the rabbit...not dying and ive got a friend who does the imaginary friend thing cuz hes had it since he was tiny and shes just always been there i wouldnt worry bout it too much unless he does like donnie darko things and burns down a house ok i understand. i doubt he has an yidea who donnie darko is why not everyone should know who donnie darko is..thats an extremely great fucked up confusing movie Anonymous Posted at 9:32 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:25 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:24 pm on June 21, 2008 is he copying donnie darko? thats NOT FUNNY it wasnt meant to be funny i was wondering if he was copying donnie darko with the rabbit...not dying and ive got a friend who does the imaginary friend thing cuz hes had it since he was tiny and shes just always been there i wouldnt worry bout it too much unless he does like donnie darko things and burns down a house ok i understand. i doubt he has an yidea who donnie darko is Anonymous Posted at 9:32 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from readyokaygo at 9:28 pm on June 21, 2008 The most common early warning signs of schizophrenia include:     * Social withdrawal     * Hostility or suspiciousness     * Deterioration of personal hygiene     * Flat, expressionless gaze     * Inability to cry or express joy     * Inappropriate laughter or crying     * Depression     * Oversleeping or insomnia     * Odd or irrational statements     * Forgetful; unable to concentrate     * Extreme reaction to criticism     * Strange use of words or way of speaking   he is sometimes anti-social he is alittle unsanitary but i mean he showers moer than once a week and all he has emotions but often doesnt express them he does laugh 4 no reason a lot he has low concentarion sometimes but i think thats cause he has been diagnosed w ADD and is in special education 4 it.  he really does not seem to be schizophrenic Anonymous Posted at 9:30 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Skip at 9:28 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 12:27 am on June 22, 2008 Quote: from Skip at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 maybe he just has some intelligence issues like wat ? i dont know, like general retardation, or maybe he learned to be like that with all the imaginary friend stuff in his youth and hasnt yet let go of it all i really sense no mental retardation Skip Posted at 9:28 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 12:27 am on June 22, 2008 Quote: from Skip at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 maybe he just has some intelligence issues like wat ? i dont know, like general retardation, or maybe he learned to be like that with all the imaginary friend stuff in his youth and hasnt yet let go of it all readyokaygo Posted at 9:28 pm on June 21, 2008 The most common early warning signs of schizophrenia include:    * Social withdrawal    * Hostility or suspiciousness    * Deterioration of personal hygiene    * Flat, expressionless gaze    * Inability to cry or express joy    * Inappropriate laughter or crying    * Depression    * Oversleeping or insomnia    * Odd or irrational statements    * Forgetful; unable to concentrate    * Extreme reaction to criticism    * Strange use of words or way of speaking camillelong 26 Posted at 9:27 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from Anonymous at 11:25 pm on June 21, 2008 Quote: from camillelong 26 at 9:24 pm on June 21, 2008 is he copying donnie darko? thats NOT FUNNY it wasnt meant to be funny i was wondering if he was copying donnie darko with the rabbit...not dying and ive got a friend who does the imaginary friend thing cuz hes had it since he was tiny and shes just always been there i wouldnt worry bout it too much unless he does like donnie darko things and burns down a house Most recent 15 of 23 previous replies displayed.