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VFB

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Today I took the Mindsite mental health assessment. These are the results I got:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder -- You have received a positive Obsessive-compulsive disorder diagnosis because you had a time when you were frequently bothered by unpleasant thoughts, such as concerns about dirt or germs or the need to have things symmetrical (i.e., obsessions). You also had a time when you were frequently bothered by the need to carry out repeated behaviors, such as cleaning, organizing, or checking things like locks or stoves (i.e., compulsions). At some point, you have acknowledged that your obsessions or compulsions were often excessive or unreasonable. These obsessions or compulsions were severe enough to interfere with your work, social activities, or personal relationships.

Major depression -- You have received a positive Major depressive disorder diagnosis because you have experienced a period lasting two weeks or longer when you were very sadness or uninterested. Your depressed mood was accompanied by several other problems, such as sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, or fatigue. These problems were severe enough to interfere with your work, social activities, or personal relationships.

Specific phobia -- You have received a positive Specific phobia diagnosis because you have experienced a time when you had fears of animals, medical settings, and closed spaces. These fears were so strong that you became very upset or anxious whenever you had to face them. At some point, you have acknowledged that your fears were often excessive or unreasonable. Your fears were severe enough to interfere with your work, social activities, or personal relationships.

I don't think I have any of those. Is this worth thinking about? Should I be worried? I won't be going to a doctor about this at any rate. I hope that someone here has insight about this, I am sure you will as you are educated on these matters! Thank you so much for your help. :)
 

ladylore

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The best and most accurate way to be diagnosed is with a face to face consult with a doctor - psychiatrist, psychologist.

On-line tests are not designed to give you the full picture of what is going on with an individual. So, I wouldn't put too much stock in it myself.
 

NicNak

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I totally agree with Ladylore. There are many other aspects involved in a formal diagnosis than a series of questions. To my knowledge the doctor is also checking body language, gestures and such.

It seems to me to go quite a bit deeper than what an online quiz could provide answers for.

I really hope you re consider speaking to your doctor. There are ways to help you cope, if your diagnosis comes back saying you do have a mental illness. :support:
 
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