(Part 3) Top products from r/Schizoid

\> I am very sensitive, and very empathetic. An empath you could even say. What I struggle a little with is with cognitive empathy

I'm similar, but inverted. Acutely aware cognitively. Absorb everything. I have entire databases in my head dedicated to friends of friends I've never and will never know.

I'm pretty solid on compassionate empathy, but again lean heavily on the cognitive skills. How much I care is still directly related to how much I know.

Not much for me in the affective empathy realm, outside a few very specific scenarios.

Currently reading Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It. I'm definitely NOT the book's intended audience.

I was a little intoxicated earlier so I might have been mixing up the details.

I assume you really hated your old job then lol. Must be hard finding something you enjoy and I assume it might be because you are pretty intelligent; fast learner? And I assume a lot, but not statements as matter of fact or what I really believe about you, but more to bounce the idea off of you and look for your corrections in my assumptions. So sorry if I seem a little direct in what I’ve been saying.

And me? I’m just a starving artist with a relatively useless film degree. Living check to check to pay rent and credit card bills. Not where I wanna be by a long shot. But I have my ups and downs too. Right now I feel a bit manic in that I could probably accomplish all my goals in the next year. Sad.

What keeps me at my peaks are my hobbies though. You have any?

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Minds-Thrive-Think-Might/dp/0425274063

This book is about ADHD, but instead of looking at it from a psychiatric lens, it looks at it more from a humanistic standpoint. Not saying you have ADHD as I’m not qualified, but based off some of your key points, you seem to have traits of a “fast mind.” Haven’t read it in a bit so my assessment may be off. Still a good read regardless.

Pretty good summary: https://rachelgold.com/book-insight-fast-minds/

> way too hard and full of inconvenience and risk.

Depends where your priorities are. Some people just want to get away from it all, exit the rat race, enjoy some peace and quiet. I for one can totally get on board with a life where I'm judged only by myself, based on what I've accomplished.

Which is a good segue to the story of Dick Proenneke, who in his 50s decided to disappear into the Alaskan wilderness and build a cabin from scratch using only hand tools. He's got his own book and movie about his story. Worth a read/watch.

could be something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Bully-Nation-American-Establishment-Bullying/dp/0700622608/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1486962414&sr=8-7&keywords=bullying+american

These should get you strated:



What Every BODY is Saying Amazon link.

The Definitive Book of Body Language Amazon link


Whit focus on social engineering:



Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking Amazon link



If money is an issue you can find all of these books on pirate bay.



These books are not read-once-and-become-expert, like with any skill it takes time and practice.

The Betrayal of the Body by Alexander Lowen.

Blindsight by Peter Watts, the most schizoid-appearing novel by the most schizoid-appearing writer that I know of. I relate so much to Siri Keeton.

Schizoid Phenomena, Object Relations and the Self by Harry Guntrip

There'll probably be others, I'll respond again as and when they occur to me.

https://www.amazon.com/Oddjobs-Heide-Goody/dp/0993365531

Just finished this, and was surprised by the quality. Blurb makes it sound dumb and goofy, but the universe is all mythos-y (but original and neat) and fairly grim.

Schizoids see relationships as oppressive and coercive. You have to meet the demands and cater to the emotional needs of another person. Very unpleasant.

For people who don't mind dealing with other people, forming a strong healthy relationship with another person is the bee's knee. It has been found to result in greater life satisfaction. And neurologically, it has been found to protect you against negative emotions like stress, anxiety, and shame.