Category: Psychology

  • Neurotypical Traits (I hates)

    Before I begin this tirade, I should note that I have not had an official diagnosis as a high functioning autistic person, but I believe, based on a lifetime of observation, that I have all the traits of what was once defined by the American Psychological Association as Asperger’s syndrome. My personal research into autism…

  • Bad Manager

    “As of this moment you’re no longer employed at [insert company name here].” The five minute dead man walking down to the dungeonous lair of the Human Resources office had not prepared me for these words, uttered so plainly and unapologetically from my then manager of several years, despite the Employee Improvement Plan (EIP) I’d…

  • Meltdown Fever

    I don’t mean to brag, but I’ve probably had a mid-life crisis every six or so months since I was fifteen. I know, I know, you’re all envious. Who wouldn’t want to have a major meltdown twice or so a year? For me it’s influenced the purchase of three motorcycles and a number of kick…

  • Dreaming of Catatonia

    I had this nightmare last night. You know the kind. It drags on for hours and hours (or as I tend to think of it, sleep cycle after sleep cycle), interrupted only by my work alarm which shouted, “Get the fuck up! You don’t want to be going through this anymore you dumbass!!!” and of…