I Love Psychology

Don't embrace a label. They exist but only like absolutes and a way to interpret a part of a complex reality.
Much more if you have psychological issues, avoid them as hell, and mainly don't share with others. There are people who will interpret each one of your acts and much worse, will try to read you according to this label.

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SW-User

Whilst I don't like labels as like you say they push toward the polarity view... However for some who've struggled to find a home, friends etc they can help them feel accepted in their identity so I allow others to label themselves if they wish to

twistermind · 51-55, F

@Nunos50: Here, we are introduccing a second person. I talk about oneself. I can't do anything about what other people do or want to do. If they need it or are happy with it, go ahead.

SW-User

[c=#7700B2]Well said! It is puzzling to me why so many people [b]want[/b] a label. Everybody's like, "I'm a Pisces", "I'm an intfj", "I'm pansexual not bisexual"... most of the time, what difference does it actually make?[/c]

twistermind · 51-55, F

@CinnamonWorlds: It's true. What you say, makes sense. Why do people want labels? I think that sometimes, labels are only excuses to avoid to face to things.
I will put a personal example. I once was diagnosed with depression. Ok. Now, I was hidding myself behind this label to do what, indeed, was the real cause for that depression, my fear to face to reality.
This is a personal example, I'm not implying everyone who suffers a depression, use it as an excuse. Much less in biological depressions.

SW-User

[c=#003BB2]@twistermind: To me a diagnosis like that can be useful, but only if it [b]is[/b] useful, if that makes any sense. Like if it helps you to understand yourself or your challenges, or to make sense of patterns you keep running into. So "depression" might be a helpful diagnosis for some people, but just a distraction for someone else, like you're saying. [/c]

twistermind · 51-55, F

@CinnamonWorlds: Yes, it makes all the sense. That's why I used the term " embrace" instead of acceptance.

Cierzo · M

Don't embrace labels. They will strangle you.
Labels are hateful 😡

twistermind · 51-55, F

@Cierzo: Lol!
Or even you can affect others.

SW-User

i love to imagine what i read! So i stopped reading! :P

twistermind · 51-55, F

@Breadroll: Sometimes, you need imagination to understand what it's written, it's up to you if it's worthy the effort.

SW-User

@twistermind: Yes! I can thoroughly read and enjoy. But nowadays I don't get worthy and peaceful time

bijouxbroussard · F

Some labels simply tell people who we are. I don't see all of them as bad. They identify me to allies. And they can discourage possible adversaries, so they don't waste their time.

twistermind · 51-55, F

@bijouxbroussard: Not all them are bad, of course. Some are neutral. For example. I'm a person.
Again, they don't explain you. I don't think they describe you. Mainly, a tendency you have to be.

sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M

lmfao!

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