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Can't provide any insight into the "why" of it, but it's been noted as *on occasion* being a symptom for people with Asperger's Syndrome/HFA.
I know of a poster on a different forum (for people with ASD) who refers to herself as "am" (where one would normally use the word "I").
She doesn't seem arrogant or whatever. So, it's not always a deliberate affectation-but I still don't understand the reasons behind the quirk.
to depersonalize conversations. to avoid accepting blame and to avoid accusing others in your presence of wrong doing.
to soften sensitive subjects to which people will take offense.
Illeism is a stylistic device used occasionally in different contexts. The things is, it's usually used occasionally, and as a stylistic device, not habitually.
I find it odd--eccentric at minimum--that a person would refer to his/herself in the third person frequently. While it's not a per se psychological disorder, I think that it may "suggest" that one might be present, when combined with other abnormalities. Although the internet is a poor diagnostic environment, there is quite a bit of information that can be gleaned over time.
One thing that might be interesting, would be to find this person's earlier posts, to see if s/he used to do the same thing, or if this is something that has grown over time.
I'd be more likely to view a consistent use of the third person over time, as merely eccentric, while a migration to the third person might suggest something else. It could be something simple, like seeking attention, or seeking to irritate. Or, it could be that the person is gradually viewing their own life as a spectator or participant. That is a bit disturbing.
Based on what I read, these people usually have inferiority complex. Usually that person thinks highly of themselves, while their self-assessment is most likely distorted. For example, they feel that they are smart (and even funny addressing themselves in such a way), while in reality they are actually intellectually challenged compared to others.
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I think you hit the nail on the head with that one...I totally agree.
either that, or like some people do, (doctors and care givers especially) they're being condescending, such as when they ask you...."so, how are WE feeling today".
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