Discrete Self Model

The unspoken assumption behind most of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders): that every human is a neatly bounded, fully knowable individual who can be diagnosed like a glitchy toaster.

Used to justify labeling complex, context-driven human behavior as “disordered” while ignoring trauma, systems, relationships, and late-stage capitalism.

Symptoms may include:
• Taking your emotions personally
• Believing your thoughts are facts
• Assuming “normal” exists
• Diagnosing others on TikTok

Therapist: “Sounds like you might meet criteria for 296.89.”
Patient: “Or maybe I’m just rejecting the Discrete Self Model.”
Therapist: “…I’ll need to consult the DSM-6 for that.”

by seeing March 30, 2025

Note to self

A thought in the john.

Note to self blow nose first.

by Kuehlstein April 23, 2018

Self on digital services

Wordplay on cellphone digital services. Basically just a fancy way of saying masturbation

Bill to his wife Linda: self on digital services. Hmmm. Hon are you upgrading your plan? Linda: not unless they can provide me with extra fingers!

by 4realazitgits April 3, 2021

Self isolating

When people stay at home cuz they are scared of the coronavirus

Look he is so scared of the coronavirus he is self isolating, look at that fool

by Ben dover hi March 16, 2020

stamp of self-approval

A coffee cup stain left on the work desk that validates any blueprints or plans you have on paper.

I was hesitant about building that new workout equipment even though I didn't have all the resources, but after that cup of mojo left a stamp of self-approval on my blueprints I said "I'm doing this shit!"

by Capuchin for Hire December 31, 2022

anal bead self defense

i sell used anal beads on twitter

i had to use anal bead self defense when i was attacked when i sold my used anal beads on twitter.

by pp.penis April 14, 2023

self-relef

when someone shits themselves or takes a dump in a public place.

guy 1: holy shit! that fag just shit himself!
guy2: damn, all over the roler coster and the people behind him too!
guy 1: thats what you call self-relef

by embarrisedonrollercoaster April 21, 2010