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Psychiatric Disorder? Hmmm.
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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 315960"><p>I too sometimes wonder about the concept of a "character" disorder...but I also see with my father that there are many other factors involved, including a natural tendency, combined with extreme stress in childhood....as well as other factors. When he was a young man, I had some sympathy for him, but really don't anymore. </p><p></p><p>I rarely see or hear from him, with the exception of when he needs something from me. Ironically, I have told him that should he ever have a big problem (now that he is getting older...although I didn't say that specifically) not to hesitate to call me and I would do my best to help him. I am disengaged...however. since I am an only child, I feel a certain obligation to attend to his basic health needs since he is now a senior citizen.</p><p></p><p> He does not say these kinds of things to me and never has ....it almost seems backward considering I am the child and he has grandchildren who he has never helped in any way, shape or form. This is how it has always been: what can others do for him, he doesn't have to or need to help others and when he has problems...it's the other guy's fault.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 315960"] I too sometimes wonder about the concept of a "character" disorder...but I also see with my father that there are many other factors involved, including a natural tendency, combined with extreme stress in childhood....as well as other factors. When he was a young man, I had some sympathy for him, but really don't anymore. I rarely see or hear from him, with the exception of when he needs something from me. Ironically, I have told him that should he ever have a big problem (now that he is getting older...although I didn't say that specifically) not to hesitate to call me and I would do my best to help him. I am disengaged...however. since I am an only child, I feel a certain obligation to attend to his basic health needs since he is now a senior citizen. He does not say these kinds of things to me and never has ....it almost seems backward considering I am the child and he has grandchildren who he has never helped in any way, shape or form. This is how it has always been: what can others do for him, he doesn't have to or need to help others and when he has problems...it's the other guy's fault. [/QUOTE]
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