What disorder does my college roommate have?!
Question: I have a college roommate who is very strange. Yesterday I laughed at him because he tripped and fell down even though nothing tripped him. He told me to take it easy on him because he has a mental disability that makes him that way but did not say what it was. He is very clumsy and uncoordinated especially at sports and has a dislike for people who excel at sports. He also is overweight because he constantly eats. He also has not had much friends nad never dated as a 23 year old. He always hums and repeat the same thing that he said to himself that he told to me hours, days, or weeks ago. He relies too much on authority and will run to his resident advisor, a professor, or a dean if a student calls him a name he does not like or hit or kick him instead of deal with it on his own like most college students.
Answers: I have a college roommate who is very strange. Yesterday I laughed at him because he tripped and fell down even though nothing tripped him. He told me to take it easy on him because he has a mental disability that makes him that way but did not say what it was. He is very clumsy and uncoordinated especially at sports and has a dislike for people who excel at sports. He also is overweight because he constantly eats. He also has not had much friends nad never dated as a 23 year old. He always hums and repeat the same thing that he said to himself that he told to me hours, days, or weeks ago. He relies too much on authority and will run to his resident advisor, a professor, or a dean if a student calls him a name he does not like or hit or kick him instead of deal with it on his own like most college students.
It's tempting to try to play 'couch psychologist' and try to diagnose people, but it's really not a good idea. He may have something going on, like ADHD, OCD, or social anxiety disorder, or he could just be a weird kid with no social skills. He sounds pitiful- he can't be that happy. I'm not going to tell you to befriend him and hang out with him- because I know that's not realistic- but be nice to him, and don't laugh at him or ignore him. You may just make a big difference in his life.
Be nice to him. He will probably be your boss one day.
Wow, probably more than one. Sucks for him.
Depression or general anxiety issues are likely, though his clumsiness and weight may be a side effect of medication he is taking for the disorders, along with the constant repetition.
My suggestion - in a respectful way, tell him you are both curious and concerned about his condition. Let him know he doesn't have to share it with you but if he does maybe you can do something to help his situation out.
Send this to his email
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sA-oVFms4w0
its probably nothing
maybe he has trust issues
he seems to know what is his mental disability. consider asking him what that is. do not present the question in a judgemental or accusatory manner. just tell him that you would like more information. that you are courious. be prepared for his rejection or even anger, but if someone asks me about my disability, i am glad to explain the situation, but you must ask me.
he might need some encouragement to seek additional help, or be embarrassed that you know. this is a problem that he clearly can't help. be considerate and he may just need to keep this information to himself, which makes him feel 'safe' and in control. he is lucky to have you as a concerned friend.
I would suspect a personlity disorder and OCD or tourrettes.