The Harmelings

So last week I went to a medical doctor for a consultation and physical diagnosis, which eventually I received. But in casual conversation the dr said something, exactly, like this:

“…when my wife blah-blah-blah, and she is just like you, type A personality…”

Wait, WHAT? I didnt come for a psychological analysis, what the hell? And its been eating at me ever since. So I just looked up the definition of Type A. Per Wikipedia:

Type A individuals can be described as impatient, excessively time-conscious, insecure about their status, highly competitive, hostile and aggressive, and incapable of relaxation.  They are often high achieving workaholics who multi-task, drive themselves with deadlines, and are unhappy about the smallest of delays. Because of these characteristics, Type A individuals are often described as “stress junkies.” Type B individuals, in contrast, are described as patient, relaxed, and easy-going.

Symptoms of Type A Behavior

1. An intrinsic insecurity or insufficient level of self-esteem, which is considered to be the root cause of the syndrome. This is believed to be covert and therefore less observable.
2. Time urgency and impatience, which causes irritation and exasperation.
3. Free floating hostility, which can be triggered by even minor incidents.

Aggressive, hostile, “stress junkie”? Yikes. That sucks. Say it aint so.