Can anyone name my parents condition controlling with 114 mentall illness books?

Question

They are abusive. They are negative. They have 114 books under the their bed on mental illness. They were group leaders for NAMI for parents with mentally Ill children and played out a total hoax for 10 years. Im not ill. They tell each other they are crazy and locked me up in hopes they would make me think I was crazy and never expose them. The police got me out when my boss called them. Whats their illness?

Answer 1

Neurotic. Maladjusted. The behaviors you've noted don't describe any particular disorder. This is not to say your parents *don't* have psychological disorders. It's just that you've only described general manifestations of neurosis rather than a set of criteria that characterize one specific illness. Besides, you're talking about TWO people here. They could very well have two different personality disorders, with the situation complicated further by their disorders feeding off one another.

I'd recommend you educate yourself about Jungian psychological types in order to understand their behavior. Why Jung? Neurosis is manifested differently by different psychological types, and this is described very well here:
http://www.mdani.demon.co.uk/wword/types.htm

You won't believe how psychological type theory can help you understand what makes people, healthy or otherwise, tick -- even people you've never met. For example, President G. W. Bush is the introverted sensation/introverted feeling type. And yes, he displays a personality disorder. It is histrionic personality disorder.
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The Introverted Sensation Type
....The introverted sensation type reacts subjectively to events in a way that is unrelated to objective criteria. Often this is seen as an inappropriate and uncalled-for overreaction. Because objects generally fail to penetrate directly the veil of subjective impressions, this type may seem neutral or indifferent to objective reality. Alternatively, the person may perceive the world as illusory or amusing. In extreme (psychotic) cases, this may result in an inability to distinguish illusion from reality. The subjective world of archaic images may then come to dominate consciousness completely, so that the person lives in a private, mythological realm of fantasy. Repressed intuition may also be expressed in vaguely imagined threats or an apprehension of sinister possibilities.

The Introverted Feeling Type
Introverted feeling strives for an inner intensity that is unrelated to any external object. It devalues objective reality and is rarely displayed openly. When it does appear on the surface, it generally seems negative or indifferent. The focus of such feeling is upon inner processes and latent, primordial images. At its extreme, it may develop into mystical ecstasy.
The introverted feeling type is brooding and inaccessible, although may also hide behind a childish mask. Such a person aims to be inconspicuous, makes little attempt to impress and generally fails to respond to the feelings of others. The outer, surface appearance is often neutral, cold and dismissive. Inwardly, however, feelings are deep, passionately intense, and may accompany secret religious or poetic tendencies. The effect of all this on other people can be stifling and oppressive. When extreme or neurotic, this type may become domineering and vain. Negative repressed thinking may also be projected so that these persons may imagine they can know what others are thinking. This may develop into paranoia and into secret scheming rivalries.

Answer 2

What's that called when you hurt your child so that you'll get attention? OH..Munchousen Syndrome by Proxy.) google it! Maybe that 's what they have. Some people also get into the mental illness thing and EVERYTHING is a mental illness to them. As long as you can put a name on it...it's a mental illness. I guess when they get thru...there won't be any human emotions left.. (I'd say"lol"...but it's not funny). I wonder what they think is normal. I wonder if they think they're normal. I think NAMI is a well intentioned organization and does a lot of good. I guess it just depends on the people in it...they're not all alike. There are people I don't like..but I don't call them mentally ill.(altho sometimes I do when I'm mad at them...it's the only way I can find a way to forgive them) I'm so sorry for what you've been thru. I'm surprised you're not crazy by now...esp. if they put you on bad medication. I had people do similar things to me. I think what they did to me is against the law now. I should have sued them, but didn't. Hope things are better for you now.

Answer 3

Most likely Munchhausen's, but probably some OCD and personality disorder, too.

Here's the thing. That's them. Now you have to work on you. You are an abused kid. That means that in your adulthood, you have high odds of depression, low self-esteem, difficulty forming intimate relationships, anger issues, and more. That's what child abuse does. The sooner that you deal with your upbringing, the lower the odds of future difficulties. Here's the part you're not going to like. The most effective way to deal child abuse is therapy. That does not mean that you are mentall ill! It means you were dealt a shitty deal and want to do all you can to repair the damage done. You can try on your own, but odds are really very high that you ultimately won't succeed. Go get some help for yourself. And, if you don't, realize that it's probably because they taught you to not value yourself enough and to fear something good. Don't let them win.

Answer 4

I would think they are just products of the modern culture which has to try to control everything in nature by first naming it. You, by wanting a name for their condition (?) are suckering right into it. I want to recommend a book (yes a book, they still have their uses) which poo-poo's the idea we have any real knowledge about the human mind. It is by a former writer (editor?) for Scientific American Magazine.

John Horgan;"The Undiscovered Mind, How the human brain defies replication, medication and explanation."; The Free Press,N.Y. NY, 1999

It may sound old fashioned but the best thing you can do, for your mind and future, is to forgive them from your heart and move on. Don't seek revenge! I don't know how old you are but the fact you said you had a boss indicates you are old enough to hold a job. When you can get out from under their control, just don't become like them!

Good luck, good mental health, peace and love!

Answer 5

It does sound like Munchhausen's however the paranoia is not associated with that illness. The most important factor since you have gone through such a chaotic event that you will be able to process it and move on.Best of luck to you!