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Thanks for the advice. I am in therapy and have been in therapy a lot throughout my life. No one has diagnosed me with bipolar or borderline. One therapist told me that she doesn't think I'm extreme enough to be borderline so I'm actually just a narcissist. Eh. I don't really agree with her. I think I'm pretty crazy. As far as insurance goes, I already messed that up. I have major depression on my record so cannot get...

I'm confused..you say you are narcissistic, but then you say most of the time you feel like everyone hates and/or is annoyed by you? That's not what narcissism means. If you had a narcissistic personality disorder, you would feel like you were BETTER than everyone, entitled, and you would never feel bad or feel empathy for others. Basically, you would be full of yourself. I know you said you tend to lack empathy for others, but when...

I have a set of 20 lb. dumbbells and a Horizon Elliptical machine. I also do some stuff like crunches and push-ups to try and get a little tone.

It depends what you are working out for! I have no equipment at home except a swiss ball and a barbell! If you are concerned about your cardio - the X-trainer (cross trainer) will help you burn the most calories! I personally don't like treadmills, they don't work you that hard and it shortens your stance. Pole dancing is good for strength or weight training. Otherwise just use your own body weights with full push ups and planks.

I'm unusual in that I actually prefer to work out at a gym with other people. I find it motivates me to have other people sweating next to me. That said, I do have some equipment at home. I have a jump rope, a big ball for sit-ups, a hula hoop, and Dance Dance Revolution. I'm asking for a Wii and Wii fit for Christmas, and I'd also like an exercise trampoline. Other than possibly the mini-trampoline I want, none of the equipment...

Quote: Originally Posted by AznHisoka Instead of the typical workout, can you play a sport that you love instead? What about something like dancing? Awesome suggestion! I play soccer one night a week with a Women's team sponsored by a nearby city and that has helped me so much! I was an athlete for 15 years, went to college on a scholarship for it, and now that I'm working full time, without that rigid workout structure, SO MUCH HAS...

What about exercise videos at home? I do yoga, free weights, and ab work at home.

I have worked professionally with many people with the diagnostic criteria you describe for many years, and I have found that it's hard to put strong labels on "what is wrong with them". There is so much more than that that goes into it, and childhood trauma, trauma in general and dysfunction is alive and well in many people out there..........people you would not expect either at first glance. I think therapy is helpful...

No one on here is a medical doctor qualified to diagnose you. So anyone who has you best interests in mind is pretty much going to tell you, "Seek professional advice." But it is worth considering whether you believe you actually have a disease, or feel empty and are resolving issues from childhood. A good therapist - doesn't have to be an MD - can help you figure that out. Borderline personality and bipolar disorder are...