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transboy1821

transboy1821

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Very curious about this. I’ve noticed trends with people who are into different kinks. Many of my more kinky friends have mental health problems.

So, if you feel comfortable answering of course, do you have any? You can just say yes or no, or say what you have. Just want to get a better idea.

I myself have autism, I was diagnosed at 11. As well as depression which I was diagnosed with at 15.
 
transboy1821 said:
Very curious about this. I’ve noticed trends with people who are into different kinks. Many of my more kinky friends have mental health problems.

So, if you feel comfortable answering of course, do you have any? You can just say yes or no, or say what you have. Just want to get a better idea.

I myself have autism, I was diagnosed at 11. As well as depression which I was diagnosed with at 15.
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Also autistic ? Although I don't like the term "mental health problems" much as it sounds so stereotypical. Stigmatized. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying every autistic is a zoosexual or every zoosexual has Asperger's. However there have been a few studies done that suggest a link between zoophilia and autism and that we are more prone to having "paraphilias" moreso than the general population. I would however go as far to say that alot of zoo exclusive individuals are likely undiagnosed ASD: that it could be a high probability, just viewing it from a logical stance and observation from being on these forums since the conception of internet. I personally see my zoosexuality as an orientation since it's lasted a lifetime; and it's exclusive to animals. (Several decades) I feel that autism does have some influence in that: most autistics undeniably have a strong innate drive that makes us attracted more to animals than what is considered "usual": a large majority of us have a "fixation" to animals from an early age. Moreover alot of us have a stronger bond to animals than people. It's not a far stretch that it can result in romantic attraction. There's no shame in that! Or being Autistic! If anything we are generally more empathetic to animals than the rest of the population seems to be. Don't care if that statement offends non-zoos/allistics. It's just honesty. It's honestly sad how misunderstood we are. Being both a zoo and on the spectrum nobody truly ever tried to understand me. I was ridiculed for being different personality wise, and add having to hide my sexual attraction all of my life was enough to make me depressed too from time to time. All that really matters at the end of the day is that I absolutely love animals. I can't count how many times I've stood up for and helped an animal that was being mistreated by so called "normal" people ?

Anyhow Glad to see another fellow aspie here! :gsd_happysmile:
 
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One guy said I was "schizoid," it's a personality disorder that looks similar to aspergers. Whatever was wrong, it probably had an affect on my development, sexual development too I guess... But I've gotten better at behaving more normally since then.
 
depression, social anxiety, agorafobia, attachement disorders, fear of abandonment, a sprinkle of OCD etc.,
Most of them since my very early teens... thanks bullies & abusive / neglecting parents.. :mad:

One of my therapists / guides did think i had some slight form of autism, although no-one officially tested me for that..
And funny enough, the longer i double check & doubt my own actions, the more i see and hear other 'regular' people have the same issues, feelings and reactions... which makes me wonder how out-of-the-ordinary i really am, or that i just reacted more heavily due to my circumstances... ?
 
I have a handful of mental health issues some more noticeable than others and some more detrimental to me, however what I am comfortable sharing is that I struggle with depression and anxiety. I was also diagnosed to have a form of PTSD as a result of my truama. However, these are broad. I feel as though there is more that is apart of me than what was recorded.
 
There are 4 adults in my house.
We all have some mental health issues but we prefer the term "neural spicy".
Not all mental health problems are problems or they are problems but to general public who don't understand.
We play to our strengths but accept the weaknesses.
Household chores are split by our abilities.
We have adhd, depression, anxiety
 
Completely anecdotal... but many years ago I used to help admin on a board very much like this.
In my, again, completely anecdotal, experience, ... kinda sorta yeah.. but as someone 'adjacent' to the gay and furry community, we're not alone.

I won't call it mental problems or mental disorder. I'm no clinician.

But, as far as humans go, there seems to be a lot less 'stability' - at least for the youth - in these communities.
A lot more raw emotions that ... maybe .. don't get fully processed in otherwise socially acceptable ways.
And by 'stability' I mean a number of things: a job, a functional social group, a partner, property, assets, long term goals..
Or, NOT having: issues with addiction, an existing diagnosis, pre-existing trauma

Now, fair disclosure, I would put myself - as many others - into the slightly unstable camp.
That said, I've done two long term career-level stints already in a highly technical field, have been responsible in managerial positions and large financial decisions, own a house, have my own animals, etc. ... but I still smoke weed, I'm still.. 'not the same' as the other people around me .. have odd and specific interests .. tend to get myself in trouble with my honesty and reading of people.. tend to find myself opposed to blind authority .. tend to not go with the herd. ... and 'technically' had a 'syndrome' diagnosis as a kid, which, I kinda think was bunk.

Am I on 'the spectrum' ? .. well... it's a fucking spectrum, so... probably?
Would I consider myself normal? Absolutely not.
For better or worse.
 
I have been accused more than once of being batshit crazy. My wife says I'm completely normal other than being a raging asshole. Fuck her, what does she know? (Married ecstatically for almost 45yrs)
 
Asperger's
BPD
ADD
Social anxiety
Depression
and i suffered a rather significant traumatic brain injury which drastically altered my personality , making me more aggressive , short tempered and prone to lashing out violently when provoked (only with people, ive never been mean to an animal. i actually have an immensely easier time making friends with wild animals than i do people, particularly raccoons , skunks and possums for some reason)
 
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I had a depression lasting 9 month after having an bike accident and loosing my job.

I probably have some kind of autism, anyone is on the spectrum these days. But I honestly don't care. It does not change who iam, to be diagnosed with something. Also I would have do visit some doctors about that, so that's a pass.
 
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Also autistic ? Although I don't like the term "mental health problems" much as it sounds so stereotypical. Stigmatized. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying every autistic is a zoosexual or every zoosexual has Asperger's. However there have been a few studies done that suggest a link between zoophilia and autism and that we are more prone to having "paraphilias" moreso than the general population. I would however go as far to say that alot of zoo exclusive individuals are likely undiagnosed ASD: that it could be a high probability, just viewing it from a logical stance and observation from being on these forums since the conception of internet. I personally see my zoosexuality as an orientation since it's lasted a lifetime; and it's exclusive to animals. (Several decades) I feel that autism does have some influence in that: most autistics undeniably have a strong innate drive that makes us attracted more to animals than what is considered "usual": a large majority of us have a "fixation" to animals from an early age. Moreover alot of us have a stronger bond to animals than people. It's not a far stretch that it can result in romantic attraction. There's no shame in that! Or being Autistic! If anything we are generally more empathetic to animals than the rest of the population seems to be. Don't care if that statement offends non-zoos/allistics. It's just honesty. It's honestly sad how misunderstood we are. Being both a zoo and on the spectrum nobody truly ever tried to understand me. I was ridiculed for being different personality wise, and add having to hide my sexual attraction all of my life was enough to make me depressed too from time to time. All that really matters at the end of the day is that I absolutely love animals. I can't count how many times I've stood up for and helped an animal that was being mistreated by so called "normal" people ?

Anyhow Glad to see another fellow aspie here! :gsd_happysmile:
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very well said . i completely agree with your logic on all points and believe your assessment to be quite accurate as i also feel the same way .
 
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