I am one who likes to try expanding my character psychologies; their flaws, their weaknesses, and mental attributes. Though on the subject of mental disorders I am always a bit stand offish. Not only for myself but when I see someone submit a character that they classify their mental status with particular disorders. (Sociopath being one I tend to turn down 9 times out of 10, and the 1 I left through I put through the ringer to ensure they can Rp it.) 

	Mental issues are a tough subject. I have personally suffered from clinical depression in my life. I know those with other issues, and have one person whom is very dear to me who is Autistic. If I am to portray a character with any "disorder" I want to ensure that I do it justice. Not only the character but for people who truly do have to deal with the inner workings of whatever characteristic I chose. Certain terms get thrown around too easily, such as Crazy or Sociopath and I find people don't really stick to it. 

	I wouldn't even know where to begin on how to Rp some of them myself. With my personal characters I always try to put a facet of myself, my life experience, or a trait of my own to start - then build up the differences from there. That way I have a default I can go to and slowly do more as time progresses. I try to do a lot of research on new traits I am testing out and most of the time will 1x1 a character with a close confidant if I can before I go group with it - help to work out the kinks and make adjustments if I can.