How many "Sides" do you have?

[OmniTense]

I was once told that humans are like weighted-dice. That we all have some very different aspects of our personalities, but one always shows up dominant and the others, by nature, are recessive. What I'm asking is, name and describe the different 'moods' you experience.










I'm rather a pitiful case...

My father is a psychologist...thus, I used to get psychological analyses in my lunch box, lol.

He once told me that I had five variant sides (for my sake, he called them 'moods'). My normal operating mode, he told me, was a sort of introspective, quiet questing act. My second mood was to be quiet, dark-humored and saturnine. My third mood was said to be talkative, active, 'romantically philosophical' and 'optimistically animated.' My fourth mood was said to be manipulative, selfishly motivated and calculating. He told my that my fifth mood was to be angry, inarticulated, foulmouthed and wrathful. My last two moods were so extreme he joked about multiplicity and called me (insertmyname)'s body-double when I would reach this stage.

It's frustrating beyond words having a psychologist father...


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[Mistress Sheena]

Let's see.

1. I used to be quiet and somewhat introverted and shy during the school years.
2. Well, all I can say is imagine Gregory House and there you have it. Minus the medical know-how. Replace it with writing know-how. >.> And minus the addiction to Vicodin. Add addiction to anime. XD
3. The third would be a rare angst stage. I tend to write at my best in this stage.

I can't really think of anymore at this moment, and I also don't think 1 and 2 count. Except if you take 1 as in the past and 2 as in right now.

[Leroy]

I don't really have these 'sides', that you're talking about. I'm almost always happy, unless of course something bad happens. But that's just normal behavior.

[Taco]

1. The quiet listener. Comes off as a little serious to some. This is when I am frustratingly shy, and just meeting someone for the first time, usually.

2. The quiet, laid back guy who puts in a few of his thoughts every now and then. Sometimes I try to make a joke in this mood, and it often fails miserably. I don't get past this mood with a lot of people, although a lot of people seem to like this mood the best, even when they get to know me better. My friend Mike was like "I liked you better when you were quiet!" one time. Heh.

3. The silly guy, who makes strange noises and says incredibly ridiculous things that often get big laughs.

4. The overly excited creature who jumps on people, pokes and tickles them. This is probably the most annoying mood that I get for anyone around me. I also say some funny stuff in this mood, but it's in between pesturing someone, or putting them in a scissor hold.

5. The angsty jerk. Sometimes, I'll get all flustered and frustrated, and I don't necessarily yell at anyone, but I start to say fairly mean things to people. I've been called on this a few times.

6. Really obnoxiously angry guy. Mostly just those in my immediately family have seen this mood. It's only a slight step up from the angsty jerk, really. I start yelling and such.

7. Crazy competitive sports fan. This is only when I'm playing video games or watching or playing sports (or doing something else competitive.) I yell really obnoxious things, that sometimes get laughs, either because I'm really excited because something good is happening, or I'm pissed off at a call or something. La la la...

I apparently have seven sides. Maybe some of those could melded together, really, though. *shrug* Anyhoo...

Wuv, Yer Mom

[Chez Daja]

I like this topic!


1. Quiet me.

This is basically the side of me that will walk with my hands in my pockets, with my head down, usually thinking. I will not speak unless spoken to, and I will try to make the least contact with humans as possible. I'll wear dark, brooding clothing, usually baggy, with steel toe cap bots and my hair down so that it covers my face -- for to let everyone know I'm in "piss off" mood. Usually when I'm like this I am contented or at a very low level.


2. Outgoing me.

I walk with my head raised high without a care in the world. Massive spring in my step and a content smile on my face. I do this a lot of the time generally because it makes me feel good. I'll wear more colour, but always in an attempt to keep my particular "flair" about me. Fashion isn't really much to me, but my own style greatly enhances my persona.


3. Depressed me.

This one affects me a lot since I have a form of depression. Usually it gets sparked by a problem with the boyfriend or something happening at home, but other times I manage to cope with it.


4. Crazy me.

This happens a lot. Especially in real life. This is the side of me that makes witty, sarcastic jokes that makes everyone in the room laugh. I try to be like this and "outgoing me" when I'm around family because I know how happy it makes my mother to see me happy.
I generally feel happy in this mood, but sometimes I'm using it as a sheild to protect myself from depression or any other shitty feelings. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. Go figure.


I probably have more, but that's all I can think of right now.

[Andromeda]

Yeah, I agree with Chez, it is an interesting topic. But let me see if I can sort myself out now.

I would say that the base personality/mood would be shy introverted. I do not like to be in large crowds speaking, I keep to myself and I do not get into my personal life with other people, sometimes even my friends.

The mask that layers over that would be a talkative, excited, energetic mood which would be pretty contrary to the base personality. It is the side that is trying to become dominate and erase that hard shell that I have built up to prevent people from coming close. We'll see which one wins in the end.

Another mask would be the more humorous side, which pops up in the right moments or when there is the perfect counterpart to me. The humor comes in different levels, jokes or puns which are common, but there is the serious humor. Which I tend to get more joy out of because it is more a running gag in ways. But it is humor done with a straight face pretty much and completely serious, though it is obvious to all around that it is anything but serious.

Another mask would be the wild side, which is the repressed introvert I think. It only appears when alone, but it is completely uncontrollable and contradictory to the base personality in every way.

Another mask would be the emotional mood, which appears a lot lately, but it is simply put where just about anything makes me want to cry for lack of better words.

There are more, but I am not sure about including them since it is just layers that you wear in different settings.

[Fishie]

Yeah this topic's pretty interesting to talk about:

1.The Shy Boy: I have a shy side. Usually when I meet adults or meet someone new for the fist time, I usually don't talk and start to get nervous when I meet someoner. Even in class during school, I really don't like talking in front of the class or raising my hand for some reason.

2.The Bad Boy: I rarely have this side unless I go to parties or hook up with a girl. Plus the friends that I hang out with, we have a rep of being the "Bad Boys" . We date a lot of girls, go to parties, you get the idea. We're rebels I guess.

3.Sports-Crazed Guy: If you know me, I love sports. I follow football, baseball. soccer, and basketball religiously. I love playing sports too. Right now at my school I'm in soccer and we're doing good this year. When I compete in any kind of sport, I want to win. Like Taco, I can get obnoxious at times. I start cursing, trying to intimidate my opponent and I'm a strong athlete. Sometimes if feels good when people underestimate me and I prove them wrong.

4.Laid-Back Guy:Apart from my other sides, there's times when I just want to take it easy or just sit down and not worry about problems or stress at times. I like to just kick it somewhere quiet and just do nothing crazy at times.

5. The Sensitive guy: Yes l have a sensitive side even though I'd hate to admit. I rarely show this side to anybody. I like to hold on to my emotions a lot but there's time where I'll get all emotional and just let my feelings out. Relationship wise with a girlfriend or friend, I try to be there for them and try to understand what they're going through.

[Angantyr]

I would not really say I have different "sides", rather different aspects of my personality. The reason I say this is cause they all kind of blend together. I hate how people think they always know me and can read me like a book hence I love the internet where people can no longer base their opinion of me merely on my appearance. However I will state the certain aspects of myself:

The Celtic part of me is most evident, if I was a female I am sure I would be considered the "feisty" type. Like a typical Celt I am do not go looking for a fight however when I do get into 1 it is mostly due to me being quite defensive. Also this is probably where my attraction to Italians come from as Irish+Italian= Great match.

The Nordic part of me is less evident in terms of my physical appearance however I share many traits of the Vikings of old. I have that berserker rage which means when I get pissed I get quite aggressive, and ignore all the pain around me. Also I doubt much of you know but through the middle ages the Vikings where the most cleanest people in Europe and whilst I look more Celtic, I am very clean myself. I think this is also where my interest in Odinism resides from.

The Anglo Saxon side of me is probably the least evidence but this is probably why I am interested in so much of the Classical period, Huge Castles and the like. This is probably the half the link of what would make me "White Trash", however that side does not really exist with me.

Most people have seen my "dark-side" if you will, I think this is where most of my intelligence resides. I can get quite devious and quite argumentative and "Angsty" if you will in this mood. This is the time when I can really offend people as I use the "truth" and stop abiding Social norms and follow my own views and screw what "MTV" tells us to act.

Also I have my "cute" side I guess which I only really use when I am trying to get down some girls pants. Whilst it is something I do not really use that much it is probably one of my stronger points. This side is mostly evident when I am drunk, I get all touchy and stuff... possibly a bit too feminine

EDIT: Of course the most Evident at least in real life is the same as Chez and Andro is the shy introvert, I am often told that I am too quiet but oddly enough I always have heaps to say on anything. I often remain in solitude, not by choice but it is just something about me. People often tell me I am too quiet, Silent but Deadly I guess?

[Anachlirium]

I have so many sides it's scary >.> You talk to me, you never know which one you're gonna get. They're all inside my tiny little brain competing for a change to break out and annoy the shit out of everyone..

*Ahem*.. Anyway:

Crazy, slutty, outgoing-like-Froggie: This one doesn't see the light all that often. Usually that's when I'm in a big group of people or at a party, which is just about never. But I'll purposely try to be the centre of attention, wear really skimpy clothing, and talk really loud.

Depresso-Froggie: Seen most of the time, I guess. Usually faking being happy, or locked up somewhere listening to depressing music and thinking, or comfort eating.

PMS-Froggie: Appears about once a month >.> Eats incredible amounts of chocolate, cries for no reason and snaps at people [again, for no reason]

Creative-ism-Froggie: My artistic personality. Usually found painting, drawing or writing.

Affectionate-Froggie: Wants to hug everyone in the living world. That's about it.


..Is all I can think of right now. I'll post later if I come up with more, which I most likely will...

[CLOUD]

Let's see:

1)Common side.The side people see often.Just like everyone else,i talk,play,do whatever.This is what i'm using to hide my real self from the world.I remember a couple of friend i made this year telling me:Nah,you seem normal to me,just talk a bit more....

2)Quiet side.Many times i find myself being in a cornr,looking out of a window & talking to no one.I can be silent for hours,if not for days.I just stand therewithout caring about what's happening around me,sometimes thinking & sometimes juust standing there like a hollow corpse.

3)Unforgivin side.I always remember the people who have hurt me & without them knowing,i'm always ready to pay them back big time.It doesn't matter what a person means to me,if he/she does something,i'll revenge whet they're vulnerable.And i have many ways to revenge people with my sick mind.For instance,i had a good friend 2 & a half years ago & some "good" friends of her told her i said things about her.Without even asking me,she decided to stop talking to me,pretend that i didn't exist & i played her game.3 months later,she came to me to resolve the issue,started talking to me,but things aren't the same now.Now,i'm the one neglecting her.Since that's what she did,that's what i did to & if i get the chance,i'll hurt her more.

4)Angry side...That's what we're talking about...Let go of the mask i'm usually wearing & my demons arise.This is extraordinary,the extent of a mere human's rage,the fact that every time it gets worse & worse,with my wrath reaching an unprecedented limit(if there can be a limit).Right about then,my other self,my dark self takes control & whoever is around is in some serious trouble.I can't stop what he does,i can only stay there & watch as he flattens everything in his way.Not many people other than my family have seen me in an outrage,but those who have will never feel the same about me.The bad thing is that the girl i love saw me "hyper" once 2 years ago...My mother wouldn't let me do what i wanted (i always do what i want) & i got so angry that i only remember feeling blind with hatered,my chest ready to explode & holding a piece of the wooden table in the living room after tearing it into pieces with a single kick.But it's good to have a dark side,i think.Some have told me that i'll be left alone with that attitude,but this way,i'll always have someone with me,i'll never be alone.He might not come out unless i'm very angry,but i don't mind.I get to sleep better too.A dark side absorbs dark enery & as a result i don't have many paranormal sleep problems like Mora & stuff.

I think it's good to have an alter ego.That way,you get to know yourself better

[Storm]

Originally Posted by Al Bhed Psycho

I have so many sides it's scary >.> You talk to me, you never know which one you're gonna get.

I suggest re-naming yourself as pick 'n' mix as that what that reminded me of!

Anyway, my main personality is a little odd. I'm a genrally really happy person, often very tired in winter, but still very happy... kinda like a penguin. However, I'm not loud, i'm actually quite shy exept to those I know, and i'm a very laid-back person. I'm quite bouncy and get entusiastic about bright colours, rubber ducks, pictures of cool animals (snakes and frogs espcially). However, I know when to turn it down, like when someones depressed. I like to try and make people feel happy though. If this confuses anyone, don't worry since I confuse myself... a lot!

Theres also...

-Hyperactive Idiot Zo. This is my party phase. I'm even more bouncy than normal, like a frog doing a marathon. I also tend to crack up laughing at everything and nothing, including my own name. This part of me is really energetic and likes to sing and dance in public, both very badly as i'm not a singer or a dancer! Seems like i'm on alchohol, even though I don't drink.

-EMO-Zo. I'm not an EMO, but in rare cases if i'm really upset about something, I go really quiet. I try to smile, to hide how I feel but everybody always knows somethings up. Incredably annoying when I don't want to talk about why i'm so sad, especially when I'm only like this when i'm on wits end and feel like crying at the mere thought of it.

Originally Posted by Al Bhed Psycho

PMS-Froggie: Appears about once a month >.> Eats incredible amounts of chocolate, cries for no reason and snaps at people [again, for no reason]

I have that too, exept I'm quieter than normal. I don't cry for no reason, but if somebody snaps at me, I roar and breathe fire!