I took some mental health tests on the internet and now I'm really scared of the result?

[Anonymous]

I've always felt that there was something wrong with my brain, and I've recently been to a very traumatic situation. I've decided to take some tests, but the results were very extreme.

One website told me I had the following diseases
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Impulse Control Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Sleep Disorder
Somatic Symptom Disorder

Another one said I had very high levels of depression, anxiety, PTSD and bipolar disorder.

I'm not sure what to do now, and there's no way I could tell all this to my family. I just want to take some medicine and make my brain stop making my life so fucked up and torturing me. These results made me even more anxious and worried. I don't even really know why I'm posting this question, I guess I just really need some support. Thanks for hearing me out.

[yosimitesam]

It's a good idea you're considering some possibilities as to whether you may or may not have a mental condition. But, the only person who can make an accurate diagnosis is a medical professional specializing in diagnosing and treating depression.

I'm Bipolar I with some other issues to complete the package, but I got tired of mixed signals from questionnaires and self-proclaimed medical experts and finally went to a psychiatrist who was able to more accurately diagnose me.

That was over 10 years ago, and with the proper meds and therapy, I feel pretty good these days.

And why could you not tell that to your family? Why be ashamed of an actual medical condition that's not your fault? Would you be afraid to tell them you had cancer?

Your family loves you unconditionally and just wants you to feel good and be happy, and if you go see a doctor, get a diagnosis and are recommended a plan of action to treat it, then I'm sure your family will be fully supportive.

[Asker]

I'm ashamed of my mental condition. My father doesn't love me thinking I'm healthy, what will he do when he finds out my brain is fucked up?

[yosimitesam]

I understand. My wife had to put up with her mom and sister not taking her mental issues seriously, and it took my aunt explaining to my dad just how serious bipolar disorder can be to make him stop thinking it was all in my head (which it is, but you know what I mean)

There's absolutely NO reason for you to be ashamed. You didn't create the chemical imbalances in your brain, and anyone who thinks depression is just a "choice" can go jump off a bridge.

Ultimately, you need to love yourself and take care of you. It's your dad's choice as to whether he wants to love and appreciate his own child while he's alive; not yours. You can let him know you love him and you need to seek help. Otherwise you run the risk of feeling worse and possibly feeling like you want to hurt yourself, which I hope to hell you never do.

[JSmith925]

Most symptoms of psychological problems are just exaggerations of normal thinking. For example, many people double check to make sure they have locked the door when they leave. An Obsessive Compulsive will check it over and over and over.

Therefore, disorders are a difference of degree rather than kind. Consequently, it is easy to read descriptions of aberrant mental conditions and think you are troubled. Relax and visit a therapist. Only they can tell you if you have a genuine problem.

[Piscarian92]

I would go see a psychiatrist and get a proper evaluation done. There's a name for literally everything these days just so the pharmaceutical companies can give you pills and make bank. I'd just get into therapy and talk it out. I've felt crazy and have had severe depression so I know how you feel. I've taken online tests and have gotten almost all the same results. Just relax and talk to someone.

[Anonymous]

please do yourself a big favour and speak with your physician about this - they will be able to refer you to a reputable practician who can help you to address what needs to be addressed. Online tests if done without appropriate medical supervision could be very misleading. Talk to the real mental health professionals.

[9mfeo]

Okay, first of all, NEVER look up symptoms online. It does not replace the opinion of a trained professional and is often a misdiagnosis or overexaggeration.

This would be a good time to seek out the help of a mental health professional to be evaluated.

Second, medication does not solve mental health issues. Think of them like training wheels on a bicycle: they'll help keep you stable but you still have to do the peddling yourself. Therapy/counselling is a good way to go.

[Asker]

But it's not an immediate solution. I want all this to stop right now, I can't stand it anymore.

[9mfeo]

I'm afraid that the only immediate solution that will make everything stop is death. This, however, also removes the possibility of you ever feeling any better.

By the way, meds don't work immediately either.

[yosimitesam]

@Asker @9mfeo is giving you the best advice you could receive. Listen, I've often wished the shit swimming around in my twisted brain could stop in an instant, but it's not always that easy. But think of it this way. The longer you put off getting professional help, the longer it's going to take you to get any kind of relief.

If you ever have any questions, you are always more than welcome to message me. And this lady's advice is spot on.

[Bandgal]

Those online tests are literally pointless and not at all accurate. The only way you could possibly figure out if you have a mental illness is if you're diagnosed by legitimate doctor. If you're really worried then make an appointment and have them directly to where you have to go to find out

[MikePsychology]

First of all you are not crazy... This is just anxiety. Any web test is absolute bullshit. All that has been displayed is a little worry, and over trusting of a web test, which is not an accurate or valid diagnosis in the least degree. You should consider the web test with the same validity you would a random stranger telling you you looked like justin beiber. They have just as much validity. Go get a therapist :)

I have studied abnormal behavior in grad school in psych.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I got all that too but here I am in the world. I'm a twisted fuck but i'm quite happy about it. But if it alarms you then you should go and see a doctor, they can refer you to a shrink.

[yosimitesam]

Your post made me laugh my ass off. I'm twisted, too... So is my wife, and we've actually both been diagnosed as being fucked up, so at least it's official. :-)

[Opinion Owner]

@yosimitesam glad to spread some cheer! Hopefully I'll find someone to be fucked up with someday. :)

[Asker]

How can you be happy about it? You like suffering?

[Opinion Owner]

I've had my problems from a very early age, I go through patches of agony and despair but I've learned to cope and to hide it.

[yosimitesam]

They're out there my friend. Just make sure they're aware of themselves so they know not to take themselves too seriously. My wife and I get along because we both understand one another and both support one another's mental struggles when they sometimes show up out of fucking nowhere.

[Opinion Owner]

@yosimitesam that's sound advice man, I'm gonna need someone with a good sense of humor and who doesn't take some things too seriously (exes have lost patience). I'll just keep on interviewing candidates!

[Whatfloatsyourboat5]

Have you thought about going to see a therapist/psychiatrist? they could diagnose you and if needed give you medication for it. my ex was ocd which was not that bad.

[smexiliciousss]

hhahaha dont worry its like when your stomach hurts and you go to webMD and you think you have cancer when you dont

[NYkid27]

I think you should see a psychiatrist if you're actually worried about your mental health. They know much more than any online test

[Asker]

I don't know how to tell this to my parents.

[NYkid27]

If you're actually 18 to 24 you can make an appointment on your own then decide if you want to tell your parents or not based on how it goes

[princessmethteeth]

If they don't tell you something is wrong with you, how in the world will you know to ask for medication?

[Asker]

I'm just sharing what i want. Not what I'll do, obviously.

[princessmethteeth]

What do you want valium or xanax?

[Asker]

Could you please stop taking this as a joke?

[princessmethteeth]

OK... give me a second... I've got my serious face on now. It sort of looks like a duck face. I'm trying to restrain my smile, but my lips are just getting all pouty...