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Personality Problem

How can a person be more aware of their personality flaws? [more inside]
posted by Fairchild on Apr 6, 2013 - 28 answers

 

I promise I'm actually a good employee!

I have an upcoming job interview for a fairly sales-oriented position in business. Putting aside that I'm not sure I want the position yet and that in my eyes it counts against the company that they put stock in this sort of thing, the company is about to send me a personality test which they use as a strong hiring indicator. I would prefer to ace the test, whatever that means, and have my actual interview and position discussion determine hiring. How should I go about answering a test that I don't believe will be reflective of my personality? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 5, 2013 - 10 answers

How can I become more extroverted?

Have you successfully made an intentional transition from introversion (socialization = draining) to extroversion (socialization = sustaining)? If so, please step inside and share your insights with me. [more inside]
posted by Scientist on Feb 9, 2013 - 24 answers

Fiction: Someone is being drugged without them realizing it

I am looking for books or movies where someone is unknowingly drugged in such a way that it changes their behavior/personality but there are no obvious side effects like blackouts or hallucinations. [more inside]
posted by 99percentfake on Jan 29, 2013 - 30 answers

career in communications with communication skills below par?

I love words, people, learning about the human condition. I am an emotional, artistic, warm and fuzzy person on the inside. But my shyness makes me come across as quiet and maybe even a little cold. My people skills probably aren't the best. Can I excel in a people oriented career like teacher or guidance counselor, where my true interests lie? Or does my personality doom me to work in something dry and (to me) boring at a computer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 7, 2013 - 16 answers

My life runs smooth like a highway. Billboard, show me the way!

I have a semi-stable dead-end job that I'm not very satisfied with and no specific career goals, and it feels like a huge void. I don't want to (and realistically can't) do what I'm doing indefinitely. Given my likes and dislikes, help me identify a field I might enjoy and the next steps to take. [more inside]
posted by Nomyte on Jan 2, 2013 - 18 answers

I have a problem with certain types of questions. Help me to understand why and how I can deal with my discomfort.

I have been struggling to figure something out. There are certain types of questions I have trouble with, and I would like to understand what types of questions these are, why am I so uncomfortable with them, and what can I do to make dealing with them less unpleasant. [more inside]
posted by matrushka on Dec 29, 2012 - 58 answers

Am I Going Insane?

Considering seeing a psychiatrist for a personality disorder evaluation. Should I go now or wait for some time to pass? Details inside [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2012 - 18 answers

What's his naaaaaame?!

Help me remember this notable (Chicago?) activist guy. [more inside]
posted by nile_red on Nov 8, 2012 - 2 answers

How do I deal with my short-tempered husband?

How do I deal with my short-tempered husband? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2012 - 22 answers

What are some cognitive hacks to interrupt yourself when you can tell you're falling into a borderline obsessive behavior?

What are some cognitive hacks to interrupt yourself when you can tell you're falling into a borderline obsessive behavior? [more inside]
posted by StrawberryPie on Oct 9, 2012 - 16 answers

...well, I kinda have a bit of everything, doc.

Which issues do I bring up in a first session with a new therapist? Snowstorm inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2012 - 12 answers

How I am myself

Are there any really good self-assessments online? [more inside]
posted by discopolo on Jul 25, 2012 - 9 answers

I hate to clean

I am a messy person who doesn't like to clean. Should I put more effort in being cleaner, or just accept this part of myself and get over the guilt? How? Or is this a psychological problem? Or maybe it's normal. [more inside]
posted by lacedcoffee on Jul 8, 2012 - 58 answers

Hope for Recovery and Repair?

Recovery from severe depression + sleep deprivation + personality change possible? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2012 - 9 answers

How to help someone catch up on the soft skills he should have picked up growing up?

What can help someone learn the 'soft skills' of successful employment? I have a friend who is constantly putting up barriers to his own success, and i think that it might just be a matter of recognizing what he's doing and what to do differently. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Apr 22, 2012 - 8 answers

Explanation of my Holland Codes career inventory type?

Anyone know about the Holland Codes personality assessment for career planning? [more inside]
posted by sunrisecoffee on Mar 18, 2012 - 4 answers

Where can I find a very thorough, comprehensive, expansive list of personality traits?

Where can I find a very thorough, comprehensive, expansive list of personality traits? [more inside]
posted by lovableiago on Feb 29, 2012 - 1 answer

Can a font really describe someone?

Having a partial tattoo-sleeve inked this month; could use some feedback on the personality of fonts/typefaces [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest on Jan 15, 2012 - 8 answers

"Take these broken wings and learn to fly/All your life/You were only waiting for this moment to arise"

Help me learn to not be such a doormat – and maybe get a tattoo to remind me not to be one. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 8, 2011 - 12 answers

who am I?

I feel like I just have moment-to-moment mindsets; that I have no underlying unitary will. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 2, 2011 - 12 answers

Keeping Your Soul Without Losing Your Edge

I have, unexpectedly, become something of a celebrity and I think it's changing my behavior for the worse. In short, I am worried I am becoming a complete pill because I now have the freedom to tell people to screw off. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2011 - 58 answers

Helpful side-view mirror?

Everyone has blindspots, but how do you give someone a friendly hint when they're blind to key aspects of their personalities? [more inside]
posted by abirdinthehand on Jun 18, 2011 - 19 answers

I really kinda thought I'd be a better person by now :(.

I've spent decades working on the same personal flaws, and despite clear goals and clever attack strategies, nothing ever seems to stick. Is it even possible to permanently "fix" specific aspects of one's character or personality? If so, how? and how long does it take? [more inside]
posted by gallusgallus on May 16, 2011 - 27 answers

Help me win friends and influence people. Oh, and also, not get fired from my awesome job.

I’m an impatient jerk, it seems. I don’t mean to be (who does?) but… that’s what they tell me. How can I learn to be more patient and friendly? Way, way more inside... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2011 - 39 answers

Show me a clip with real personality...

I am seeking movies and clips of individuals with personality disorders, for a lecture I will be giving to college students. Any great ideas? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Apr 18, 2011 - 28 answers

Psychiatrists and psychologists in Jacksonville, FL

Are you or someone you know from Jacksonville, FL with similar mental health issues? If so, please recommend a psychologist and a psychiatrist preferably near the 32210 zip code area who is able to recognize and treat Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Avoidant Personality Disorder, and Selective Mutism. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 6, 2011 - 1 answer

Where to find a case of case studies?

Last week, I've picked up a book "Introduction to Personality" by Jerry Phares, and now looking for similar books. What can you recommend me Metafilter? [more inside]
posted by caelumluna on Apr 2, 2011 - 11 answers

Can I change my emotional reactivity without even trying?

Virtually all of my past relationships have had huge amounts of drama, a lot of which I have unintentionally encouraged. I have a tendency to pair up with emotionally withholding men, feel wounded and neglected, and then lash out verbally and emotionally in response. This has been my pattern for almost 20 years, yet now in my current relationship, I haven’t experienced this at all. I feel calm, collected, and content. Yet I haven’t made any conscious decisions to act differently - I just find myself behaving this way without trying. I am really happy about feeling so stable for a change, but it also seems too good to be true. Is it possible for a change like this to be legitimate and lasting? [more inside]
posted by Neely O'Hara on Mar 18, 2011 - 9 answers

Has anyone here changed his/her personality from a pessimist to an optimist?

Has anyone here changed his/her personality from a pessimist to an optimist? I am talking about a lasting personality / attitude change. If so, how did you do it?
posted by bbxx on Feb 21, 2011 - 36 answers

INFJ seeks ENt/f? ENp/j?

What does it mean when you come out completely even on half of the Myers-Briggs/Kiersey temperament sorter indicators? [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Feb 12, 2011 - 19 answers

Who are you and what have you done with my mother?

Over the past two years or so, my mother has undergone a complete, total and sweeping personality shift. She's gone from June Clever to Lizzie Borden. Can I get my real mom back? [more inside]
posted by Avenger on Feb 9, 2011 - 28 answers

Soulless to soulfull -- how to describe the full range of human personality?

Everything from awkward to convival, from fastidious to capricious. I am looking for a book (or a website, if it exists) about the complete range of human personality. [more inside]
posted by malapropist on Jan 31, 2011 - 6 answers

Do I have a personality disorder?

Do I have a personality disorder? [more inside]
posted by dt2010 on Jan 22, 2011 - 21 answers

You Are Slow to Warm Up to Others, But Warm Once They Have Gained Your Trust...

Maddeningly frustrating Psych 101-filter: there's a semi-famous paragraph, written by a psychologist or sociologist. It describes an individuals personality/character traits. Most people who read it feel that it describes them accurately. What is it?! [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew on Jan 14, 2011 - 4 answers

Describe your science display?

Scientists, medical professionals, students, and technicians of MetaFilter! How do you decorate your lab coat? or wish you could if you can't [more inside]
posted by Blasdelb on Jan 5, 2011 - 9 answers

I think my liver hurts.

I crave human warmth, but have a hard time forming relationships with people. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 13, 2010 - 26 answers

Give this INFJ a job suggestion, please!

Good careers for a Myers Briggs INFJ? (Special snowflakes inside) [more inside]
posted by shortyJBot on Oct 7, 2010 - 21 answers

The Fixodent to Her Wooden Teeth

Why am I always drawn towards people I can "fix," and how do I stop? [more inside]
posted by Mach3avelli on Sep 7, 2010 - 21 answers

Casual every-day questions that reveal a persons true personality?

Casual every-day questions that reveal a persons true personality? [more inside]
posted by servix on Aug 30, 2010 - 40 answers

Good sources for videos on psychology?

I'm looking for video sites like TED or Big Think that has researchers talking about their projects and areas of expertise. Any other similar sites out there you've liked? Preferably in the area of psychology/human nature [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Aug 30, 2010 - 7 answers

How to read personality in 30 seconds

How to read somebody's personality in 30 seconds? [more inside]
posted by damian_ on Aug 30, 2010 - 6 answers

Purring with rage

Addendum to this question... will my cat become bitter and angry from being crated for so long? [more inside]
posted by torisaur on Aug 29, 2010 - 9 answers

Career guidance based on personality type

I am looking for book recommendations on career guidance using personality type. [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS on Jul 20, 2010 - 4 answers

What do you mean, I'm defensive?

How can I not react so defensively to things? [more inside]
posted by Polgara on Jun 30, 2010 - 8 answers

Who are the normal people?

What is "normal," in a psychological/cultural/personality sense? How common is it? And what does it feel like? Any studies, stats, anecdotes? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on Jun 7, 2010 - 17 answers

What makes something interesting?

Have there been any legitimate studies on how big five personality traits affect interests and hobbies? [more inside]
posted by edbles on Jun 3, 2010 - 3 answers

How do I find information about cat personality research?

Librarians? Anyone? I'm looking for information on describing and/or predicting cat personality characteristics. I've been trying to find a library (or otherwise borrowable) copy of the ASPCA's "Meet Your Match Feline-ality guide" somewhere, or science/research/articles about it. No hits in WorldCat. Is it hopeless? [more inside]
posted by amtho on May 30, 2010 - 6 answers

Personality textbook?

Any recommendations for a good (undergraduate) Personality Psychology text book? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on May 10, 2010 - 3 answers

What personality types actually mean

What do personality-type classifications actually assert about populations? [more inside]
posted by pengale on Apr 30, 2010 - 18 answers

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