There is no foolproof way of knowing if someone has a vitriol problem,
but you can ask yourself some questions that might begin to help you
determine if you or someone you know has a bile-burp problem.
1. Are you, yourself, uneasy about your caustic behavior, why you
denigrate, how much, and/or how you feel when you make someone feel
like [censored]?
2. Has someone close to you spoken to you about your vitriolic
behavior?
3. Do you belittle strangers at most social occasions you attend,
such as parties, dates or informal get-togethers?
4. Do you sometimes think that you need to put someone down with sly
and mean spirited inuendo to have a good time?
5. Do you seem to have more courage to meet and talk to people when
you have had a few zingers ready to put them down?
6. Do a few prickish insults allow you to be more yourself, more the
person you would like to be?
7. Have you ever taken a few potshots before going to class, to
work, or before dates or appointments to bolster your courage?
8. Do you keep a hitlist in your apartment or car so it will always
be handy if you need it?
9. Do you do things when you're a [censored] that you wouldn't do if you
were acting human?
10. When things go wrong with work, in your home life or with your
family, do you cut people down to forget about it or to make yourself
feel better?
11. Do you sometimes wonder what it would have been like to be normal
while you continue to be an [censored]?
The "test" above is not a foolproof diagnosis, but it is a rather good
indicator. One "yes" answer is reason to be alert to the possibility
that vitriol could be a problem for you. The likelihood that it is a
serious problem increases with each succeeding "yes," and even two
"yes" answers should be considered a danger sign. It may mean that you
are using vitriol to deal with your incredibly small penis. While this
may not be a problem now, it could set up a pattern that will lead to a
more serious problem for you as your other inadequacies become more
apparent. You may want to start now to develop some other methods of
coping with stress and stop being a complete and utter [censored]. You can
do this on your own or with the help of friends, but if you would like
some professional help, consider contacting these agencies: Vitriol
Resource Center or [censored] Anonymous.
I didn't write it -- I'm just the messenger.
JF