It all boils down to unresolved issues from childhood. Whether your needs were or were not met.
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
[quote]super saiyan wrote:
[quote]sonnyp wrote:
A true narcissist is constantly “looking outward” for praise and admiration/recognition. That is part of the disorder and that is why narcissists feel they need to prove their worth by playing up their acheivements (how big they are, how much money they make)
I agree that it’s great to be confident and look inward expecting more of yourself than anyone else does and that this is what separates the greats from the average, but that’s not what it means to be a narcissist.[/quote]
Good Post
Sounds like someone I know.[/quote]
Pretty spot on with the description, hence the need to constantly talk about themselves, and while it may seem like bragging, it’s actually a deeply rooted need for approval. My Mother has a way of forcing her own experiences into every conversation no matter the actual topic. It’s amazingly annoying and kinda sad at the same time.
-For the record, I’m no shrink, but I do have a degree in psych, and still like to read Psychology Today 
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You just talked about yourself and it seemed like bragging…if I decided to take it that way.
Why is it you only fault others for it?
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
[quote]super saiyan wrote:
[quote]sonnyp wrote:
A true narcissist is constantly “looking outward” for praise and admiration/recognition. That is part of the disorder and that is why narcissists feel they need to prove their worth by playing up their acheivements (how big they are, how much money they make)
I agree that it’s great to be confident and look inward expecting more of yourself than anyone else does and that this is what separates the greats from the average, but that’s not what it means to be a narcissist.[/quote]
Good Post
Sounds like someone I know.[/quote]
Pretty spot on with the description, hence the need to constantly talk about themselves, and while it may seem like bragging, it’s actually a deeply rooted need for approval. My Mother has a way of forcing her own experiences into every conversation no matter the actual topic. It’s amazingly annoying and kinda sad at the same time.
-For the record, I’m no shrink, but I do have a degree in psych, and still like to read Psychology Today
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You just talked about yourself and it seemed like bragging…if I decided to take it that way.
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Really? My stating that I’m NOT a licensed PHD, and that despite an actual degree in the area, and some genuine interest I’m NOT an actual authority on a subject is ‘bragging’?
Here I thought it was being honest and not attempting to subtly give the wrong impression of my true qualifications. Shows what I know.
I don’t
S
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
Really? [/quote]
Yes, really. Why mention your degree in psych? If someone were to nitpick everything you write, they could easily say this is a prime example of what you accused me of.
NO ONE truly brags about a degree in Psychology
and I’m coming to this debate with a background in Psychology
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
NO ONE truly brags about a degree in Psychology
and I’m coming to this debate with a background in Psychology[/quote]
You could say no one brags about any of it because that is simply what they do and are mentioning it.
It is about PERSPECTIVE…which is the point.
His degree in psych isn’t relevant to this discussion…but he mentioned it.
I personally have no issue with that…but clearly, if I had done that, everyone would be adding another 3 pages of insults and psych evals.
Double standard is obvious.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
NO ONE truly brags about a degree in Psychology
and I’m coming to this debate with a background in Psychology[/quote]
You could say no one brags about any of it because that is simply what they do and are mentioning it.
It is about PERSPECTIVE…which is the point.
His degree in psych isn’t relevant to this discussion…but he mentioned it.
I personally have no issue with that…but clearly, if I had done that, everyone would be adding another 3 pages of insults and psych evals.
Double standard is obvious.[/quote]
If people are discussing a particularly common ‘disorder’ (ie. Narcissistic Personality Disorder), even if it wasn’t the original topic of the thread, then it becomes somewhat relevant. No one seems to have a perspective problem except you.
Obviously, if you had done something similar (ie. Brick’s habit of voicing his opinion on nutrition matters and supporting them with his actual RN degree), no one would have an issue.
When the discussion steers towards dental issues, I’m sure someone will PM you. ok?
S
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]browndisaster wrote:
NO ONE truly brags about a degree in Psychology
and I’m coming to this debate with a background in Psychology[/quote]
You could say no one brags about any of it because that is simply what they do and are mentioning it.
It is about PERSPECTIVE…which is the point.
His degree in psych isn’t relevant to this discussion…but he mentioned it.
I personally have no issue with that…but clearly, if I had done that, everyone would be adding another 3 pages of insults and psych evals.
Double standard is obvious.[/quote]
If people are discussing a particularly common ‘disorder’ (ie. Narcissistic Personality Disorder), even if it wasn’t the original topic of the thread, then it becomes somewhat relevant. No one seems to have a perspective problem except you.
Obviously, if you had done something similar (ie. Brick’s habit of voicing his opinion on nutrition matters and supporting them with his actual RN degree), no one would have an issue.
When the discussion steers towards dental issues, I’m sure someone will PM you. ok?
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I have a dental issue. I’ve broken one of my wisdom teeth. My mum left rice in the oven to keep it hot. Now I’m not a qualified chef, but I did work as a dishwasher for a while. And rice gets hard as stone in the oven. Advice?
And I missed this thread so far. Summarise please: I’m guessing the last 10ish pages are prof x humbly taking training and nutritional advice from zraw, and Stu, who if I recall is a pro bodybuilder, popped in to help?
I think I missed it, is x in or out?
[quote]The Mighty Stu wrote:
If people are discussing a particularly common ‘disorder’ (ie. Narcissistic Personality Disorder), even if it wasn’t the original topic of the thread, then it becomes somewhat relevant. No one seems to have a perspective problem except you.
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If someone mentions an issue that involves biology, physiology or up to my level of education of gross anatomy, the same holds true right?
[quote]dannyrat wrote:
I have a dental issue. I’ve broken one of my wisdom teeth. My mum left rice in the oven to keep it hot. Now I’m not a qualified chef, but I did work as a dishwasher for a while. And rice gets hard as stone in the oven. Advice?
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Uh…is it being missed the the average dentist in america is more educated on how the human body works than just teeth?
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]dannyrat wrote:
I have a dental issue. I’ve broken one of my wisdom teeth. My mum left rice in the oven to keep it hot. Now I’m not a qualified chef, but I did work as a dishwasher for a while. And rice gets hard as stone in the oven. Advice?
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Uh…is it being missed the the average dentist in america is more educated on how the human body works than just teeth?[/quote]
How many classes were about fat and how many of those were at crap foods restaurants ?
X, would you mind writing your menu for when you were 290? I friggin’ love reading permabulkers’ diets. (Serious.)
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]dannyrat wrote:
I have a dental issue. I’ve broken one of my wisdom teeth. My mum left rice in the oven to keep it hot. Now I’m not a qualified chef, but I did work as a dishwasher for a while. And rice gets hard as stone in the oven. Advice?
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Uh…is it being missed the the average dentist in america is more educated on how the human body works than just teeth?[/quote]
More like the average dentist has no clue about bodybuilding and nutrition for bodybuilding.
[quote]BrickHead wrote:
X, would you mind writing your menu for when you were 290? I friggin’ love reading permabulkers’ diets. (Serious.)[/quote]
Not going to happen.
P.S. your new avatar is sideways
[quote]Smashingweights wrote:
[quote]BrickHead wrote:
X, would you mind writing your menu for when you were 290? I friggin’ love reading permabulkers’ diets. (Serious.)[/quote]
Not going to happen.
P.S. your new avatar is sideways :)[/quote]
I don’t know how to work a MAC properly.
[quote]BrickHead wrote:
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]dannyrat wrote:
I have a dental issue. I’ve broken one of my wisdom teeth. My mum left rice in the oven to keep it hot. Now I’m not a qualified chef, but I did work as a dishwasher for a while. And rice gets hard as stone in the oven. Advice?
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Uh…is it being missed the the average dentist in america is more educated on how the human body works than just teeth?[/quote]
More like the average dentist has no clue about bodybuilding and nutrition for bodybuilding. [/quote]
? You could say the same about the average doctor.
the thing is, the doctor who IS knowledegable about it would be one of the best people to talk to because of their background.
[quote]BrickHead wrote:
X, would you mind writing your menu for when you were 290? I friggin’ love reading permabulkers’ diets. (Serious.)[/quote]
Why? So you can use what I ate once to describe everything about how I eat?
Your motives are questionable to say the least. I ate what IO needed t to look like that at 290lbs…which if I may say so is rare.
So much estrogen in this thread.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
[quote]BrickHead wrote:
X, would you mind writing your menu for when you were 290? I friggin’ love reading permabulkers’ diets. (Serious.)[/quote]
Why? So you can use what I ate once to describe everything about how I eat?
Your motives are questionable to say the least. I ate what IO needed t to look like that at 290lbs…which if I may say so is rare.[/quote]
Professor, I promise not to criticize your nutritional choices if you would be so kind as to share what your typical daily intake consisted of to reach and maintain this weight and level of development. I think it would be fascinating to know what went into it. I’m sure many here used to read articles in bodybuilding magazines where the pros would describe their diets and always thought it was very cool. I’m sure many here have also read Dave Tate’s accounts of the extremes he went to in his quest for as much mass as possible. Those were cool articles as well. If you wouldn’t mind sharing I think your story could have the same effect. No criticisms from me. Either way, much appreciated Prpfessor.
And to add to my original post: if you do decide to share I think it would be cool to see what your diet is now compared to then. Obviously you have leaned up considerably and without a doubt have reduced calories to a certain degree so seeing a “then vs now” type of write up would be cool, to me at least.