tell me tell me which is me... i think both sia... sigh.. all these are from Her World mag.. was happening to be reading it.... read on.. i know it's LONG...

The Sensitive Flower
Their bonkers behavior: These people are so highly sensitive, even the most harmless remark is seen as an attack. They tend to blame others for their short comings and can be very self-righteous, cold and aloof.

Medical diagnosis: "People displaying these traits may be sufferening from paranoid personality disorder (PPD)," says Dr Corrigan. In the UK, it affects three women in every 1k. "someone suffereing from PPD genuinely believes she's unloved and feels victimised by her family," she says. "she can be argumentative, think ppl are nvr being fair to her and always feel like a scapegoat"

How to cope: the onle yway to deal with a PPD sufferer is to be aware of how they respond to situations. says Dr. Corrigan: "by nature, they're suspicious of others, so any tactics such as complimenting them or confiding in them will only make them qns ur moves. "when they're spoiling for an argument, avoid exacerbating the aituation by listening to them and reflecting back to them what they've jus said. Say "i understand you're upset becoz u believe..." this way, you'll make them feel heard, rather than offering an opinion or arguing the point. don't try to be over-friendly or inquisitive"

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The Downer
Their Bonkers Behaviour: people in this group are constantly negative and withdrawn andhave low energy and low self-esteem. they can suffer from bad slp patterns and poor appetites, and they find it diff to make a decision

Medical Diagnosis:According to Dr White, these are classic systoms of Dysthymic Disorder, a low-level depression that can last for years. According to the office of national statistics, 11% of the women and 7% of the men in US suffer from depressions. "with their pissmistic view on life, they assume things will go wrong" says Dr White

How to Cope: Coping with dysthymics requires strength and patience. says Dr White: "as they can be prome to depression, it's easy for them to become withdrawn, so encourage them to get active. just a 10-min walk a day helps to blow the cobwebs away. and by pumping blood around the body, it gives them a natural high."

Boost their self-esteem by asking for their advice. It'll make them feel important and valued. HOwever, don't critiscise their behaviour. Instead, make them feel like they're not alone in the world.

Dr White adds: dysthymics needs a daily routine where they go out socially, take up a sport, or just to meet up with you once a week for coffee. You arrange the first week's activities and let them make the plans for the following wwel and so on. this will increas their confidence and make them feel like they have a purpose in life.

-after reading and typing these.. to be frank.. i'm darn afraid..-