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You Are NOT A Vampire-- Just A Fan
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Biologically, you are a human. You cannot ever change that, sorry. This is because there is no other humanoid species in existence today other than Homo sapiens. The closest a human being can come to a "vampire" is forcing themselves to drink blood, which is a very bad idea (I'll get to why later). Some species do feed off blood, because that's how they evolved to survive. Species like the vampire bat, the female mosquito, the leech, the bedbug, and the lamprey eel. So, just as a review: bats, bugs and fish drink blood as a primary food source. Humans do not. Hematophagy has been known to be practice in humans, but only culturally, sparingly, and/or in rituals of ancient cultures. Humans do not use blood as a primary food source. So if you aren't mythically a vampire, why claim that you are? There are two possible reasons for such claims. The first reason is a psychological one, and if this is the case, then the person should seek professional medical assistance. The second reason is age-related. Let's start with the first reason. If you call yourself a vampire because you "crave" blood (your own or especially other people's), then odds are you have a disorder. If you truly believe yourself to be a vampire, and seriously need to drink blood, you are suffering from a psychological disorder similar to Windigo Psychosis (which can lead to cannibalism). This is why you should see a doctor. "But I WANT to be a vampire," you might protest. Let me tell you why allowing yourself to drink blood is a bad idea. If you swallow too much blood, your stomach will reject it and vomit. "But I've swallowed blood before, and nothing happened!" you might say. That's because odds are, you got a paper cut and sucked your finger. Small amounts of blood, your stomach can manage. And even if it tasted "good," consider this-- ketchup tastes good in small quantities, but you'd never drink a whole bottle of it. I once drank barbecue sauce on a dare and it almost made me sick. The consumption of blood, especially if it is not your own, can spread viruses and cause disorders in your body (besides the vomiting). So please, for your own sake, do not attempt to drink blood. If you feel you have an intense craving for it, see a trained professional who can help you with your problem. If your vampiric "symptoms" go beyond just blood cravings (IE, you think sunlight "burns" you, you think garlic harms you, and you think crosses and churches are your enemy), then odds are these are just further manifestations of your psychological problem. There is a strong correlation between belief and behavior. It's for this reason that placebos tend to be highly effective in double-blind studies. So, if you can't afford a psychiatrist, simply stop believing it and it will go away. Now, on to the second reason. Despite what you may have assumed, the age-relation doesn't have much to do with Twilight. It actually has to do with stages of development. Although, Twilight is a factor. Impartial observers may have noticed a correlation between the number of Twilight fans and the number of preteens and teenagers claiming to be vampires. This is no coincidence. Five to ten years ago, the same age group claimed to be witches and wizards. This isn't necessarily because the teens actually BELIEVE themselves to be vampires, but rather it's a form of pretend play that individuals their age continue to indulge in. It's a left-over remnant of their childhood, and a method through which they learned several truths about their lives and the world way back when. Preteens, and even some teenagers, are young enough to still indulge in this form of imaginative play. In their new world (Middle School and/or High School), they want to understand and belong in the society around them. Imaginative play is how they did this in the past, and it's how they adjust to changes in their body, environment and social life. It's a way of transitioning into adulthood with as little conflicts as possible. In short-- they will, eventually, grow out of it. So, if you believe yourself to be a vampire, then odds are you fall into one of the two categories above. In ten years, when someone writes a best-selling book series about ghosts, all preteens will want to be ghosts. That's just how it works. If you believe that you are a vampire and do NOT fall into one of these two categories (IE, you do not have a psychological disorder and you are seventeen or older), by all means argue with me. I can almost guarantee you that you will lose. |
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So... I care. Good job, Cinders. :)
I've kinda given up on arguing the point, usually I just respond with something like 'that's funny, I'm a koala bear' I think from now on I'll direct them to this article :D
I mean, what's the point anymore? If you can't pretend to be the vampire the world knows and loves (or fears) - why pretend at all? As said, it most likely is the psychological disorder... I mean in those cases that just WON'T admit they're not the real thing. No matter what is said they will not give in. Ever.
Oh, anyways, my point is; it's scary there's so many of them that they've actually formed "covens". -.- Though I'm in the impression some members of those covens aren't in it all that seriously...
I persoanlly wouldn't join that extreme cults...yes, I think cult is the correct word here... if I wasn't truly part of that way of thinking. Would stay away to be safe as the truly cult members clearly have lost a significant part of the line between fantasy and reality. Otherwise they would admit to the truth.
Great article.
I M TTLY A VAMPIER. U DONT NO WUT UR TALK'N ABOUT, LOZER! UR JUST JELOUS!
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"OMG U R SOOO WRONG
I M TTLY A VAMPIER. U DONT NO WUT UR TALK'N ABOUT, LOZER! UR JUST JELOUS!"
For a vampire who can live forever you may want to work on your spelling. I'm just saying.
If you believe you are a vampire after reading this brillisnt article, then maybe you should try flying. The fall might wake you up.
one origin is that some people thought vampires were basically sacks of flesh (boneless) that would sneak under your door and take stuff (usually food) or cause harm to infants.
who wants to be a rolling sack of flesh?
I WANT TO BE A VAMPIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Working in a primary school, I know that children do pretend things and often still will pretend when they reach secondary school.
Well done!
Us vampires,are only trying to have a little fun with something we love.We think its cool,to sparkle in the sun,drink blood,unhuman beauty,a special gift,and more.You may not.Thats your problem.Not ours.So don't try to ruin our fun with your stupidity,only trying to make yourselves look smart.My friends and I all think the same.
We all have our opinion's about things.Really nothing to it.
Maybe you think we are all crazy because we dedicate our time to something we love and think is cool.We read,watch,and look at things abouts vampires.I am a huge twihard.[twilight fan]...i love the idea of inhuman beauty,stength,intellegents,and more.Once again you may not.Not our problem.We all have our reasons we like it.
I never said you didn't have reasons. In fact, this article dicsusses some reasons for why certain people take their vampiric beliefs so seriously-- one is pretend play, used as a form of escapism and comfort, particularly (but not solely) in times of change or hardship-- and the other is a psychological disorder.
Clearly, you don't have a disorder as nowhere in your reply did you say "But I AM a real vampire!" You know it's a game. I'm just explaining to those who don't understand why people do this that more than half of the people who claim to be vampires don't really believe themselves to be vampires. I was explaining that people like you, who love vampires so much they pretend to be them, are not delusional, as some have accused-- but just indulging in their imagination.
In other words, I was, in a way, defending folks like you.
I agree.
I hate it when some girls pull that immature crap. I understand it's all just a game. I love vampires as much the next person, but I hate when someone else who appreciates vampires just like me wants to act like a nut in public. Well that what I get for hanging with someone who finds it affectionate to bite random people on the shoulder.
wanna be vamps can be annoying but hey i think once they vomit all the blood up they will notice vampires dont throw up so they say in movies and books
so they should throw the im a vampire crap out of there head
anyways looooove the article lol :D
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