Anyone good with types of mental illness or strange behaviour?

kingbuxton · 15-02-2009, 02:20

If you have an individual who seems to seek controversy, or will start arguments all the time, is that a known condition?

If a group of people are at a table talking and one of them starts an argument, sometimes with a totally random or stupid comment, but then sits back and seems to take something from everyone arguing, or the fact they started it, but kinda seems reluctant or unwilling to participate in it even though they are asked what they think, or to explain what they just said, a sort of sly ignorance.

In that example, are they just an ass, an attention seeker, wierdo or is there a medical condition that can explain it?

I thought there was, I can't find anything, but I don't really know what to search for. It's hard to explain really, I am hoping someone knows what I am getting at.

Welshchris · 15-02-2009, 02:35

my ex used to be like that and he used to blame the fact he suffered from depression but i think hes a pillock.

LemonyBrainAid · 15-02-2009, 03:01

I dotn think its amedical condition, its jut a way fo expresog their opinio which they ahve no wa or no reason for bcking . Seems lik just a reasoj to start an arguemtn or a way ot start a discuasion. Desn't seem like anything serious. Even i dos it sometims.

**Matt D** · 15-02-2009, 03:30

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Originally Posted by kingbuxton

If you have an individual who seems to seek controversy, or will start arguments all the time, is that a known condition?

If a group of people are at a table talking and one of them starts an argument, sometimes with a totally random or stupid comment, but then sits back and seems to take something from everyone arguing, or the fact they started it, but kinda seems reluctant or unwilling to participate in it even though they are asked what they think, or to explain what they just said, a sort of sly ignorance.

In that example, are they just an ass, an attention seeker, wierdo or is there a medical condition that can explain it?

I thought there was, I can't find anything, but I don't really know what to search for. It's hard to explain really, I am hoping someone knows what I am getting at.

Sounds like you're describing a troll... is your "table conversation" actually an online one?

smackheadz · 15-02-2009, 06:38

seems as if you are describing an immature attention seeker :o(

Raistlin · 15-02-2009, 10:13

Sounds like you're discussing one or two of the people that post here

Seriously though, I don't think this is a mental condition as such - you're just describing the kind of trouble seeking, self opinionated, prat, that you're probably best not being mates with if you fancy a quiet (or even relaxing, good fun, enjoyable) night out.

kingbuxton · 15-02-2009, 13:00

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Sounds like you're describing a troll... is your "table conversation" actually an online one?

No. It's not anyone that posts here either. But is "Trolling" not a condition of some kind? Online it is a Troll, in the real world......some other condition. But done to achieve the same purpose. I was sure there was something that describes this behaviour.

Like someone said above, maybe they are just a pillock?

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You're probably best not being mates with

It's just someone I have observed from a distance, I think that might be why I am the only one that noticed it.

15-02-2009, 13:38

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Originally Posted by LemonyBrainAid

I dotn think its amedical condition, its jut a way fo expresog their opinio which they ahve no wa or no reason for bcking . Seems lik just a reasoj to start an arguemtn or a way ot start a discuasion. Desn't seem like anything serious. Even i dos it sometims.

are you drinking dude ???

budwieser · 15-02-2009, 21:48

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb

are you drinking dude ???

Must be one of those new Dyslexic keyboards.

danielf · 15-02-2009, 23:12

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Originally Posted by budwieser

Must be one of those new Dyslexic keyboards.

No, that's definitely 'Neer' speaking

The Hitman · 16-02-2009, 00:23

[QUOTE=Matt D;34734049]Sounds like you're describing a troll...

Enough about me

Sounds like this other person might have a problem or wants one

SMG · 16-02-2009, 00:40

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Originally Posted by kingbuxton

If you have an individual who seems to seek controversy, or will start arguments all the time, is that a known condition?

If a group of people are at a table talking and one of them starts an argument, sometimes with a totally random or stupid comment, but then sits back and seems to take something from everyone arguing, or the fact they started it, but kinda seems reluctant or unwilling to participate in it even though they are asked what they think, or to explain what they just said, a sort of sly ignorance.

In that example, are they just an ass, an attention seeker, wierdo or is there a medical condition that can explain it?

Where I come from, its called "Sh*t Stirring"

lucy7 · 19-02-2009, 11:07

Definately some one who wants to be the center of attention and cause trouble!

I kind of like that sort of folk on forums though, gives the place a bit of life!!!

I rise to the bait at times, or just sit back and enjoy the show.

Maybe thats the game your friend is playing????

**Maggy J** · 19-02-2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by SMG

Where I come from, its called "Sh*t Stirring"

Yep I'm married to one...Trouble is he's such a charmer that he gets away with it...

DaiNasty · 19-02-2009, 11:44

A politer, milder version is 'devil's advocate'

I find myself drawn to that occasionally just to liven things up a bit..