Blogcritics: Comments on "Tragically, as many as 9,625 out of every 10,000 individuals are Neurotypicals."

Comment by Eric Olsen

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:22:55 EST

further information: everyone is loopy, but some are loopier than others

Comment by Jane Herring

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 17:14:38 EST

Would like further information.

Comment by RJ Elliott

Thu, 13 May 2004 23:44:11 EDT

I beleive all these new classifications of personality "disorders" are bogus. These aren't personality "disorders"; these are personality TYPES. Who isn't a little kooky in one way or another? Why do these people feel the need to categorize humans into different groupings of "the mentally ill"? Homosexuals were once thought to be "mentally ill". Now it's just viewed as a lifestyle choice, or a predetermined inclination. Why can't we view other forms of "uncommon" behavior in the same manner?

Comment by Tom Johnson

Thu, 13 May 2004 19:51:13 EDT

I think it's entirely true that we all suffer from mental disorders. I mean, if you really look at it, personality really is just a particular combination of low-levels of all disorders that we manage and balance. How many times have we thought someone was paranoid - they're obviously not clinically paranoid. I think everyone just wants to be a part of something. Me? I'm a very picky eater, but I feel more comfortable saying I'm a supertaster. It takes the control away from you - the label is no longer some shameful habit or personality trait - it's a legitimate issue. So if we go to a fancy restaurant and I can't find anything I can handle eating, I don't have to feel too stupid being picky - I am, afterall, a supertaster, and what I get out of food is very different than what you might get out of it.