The Depression test.

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Iron Mal

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I got 57, somehow I'm not overtly suprised but tests like this which are self administered do have problems with accuracy and validity (you're just answerering the way you think you are rather than what the actual case may be).
 

MurderousToaster

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Is it wrong that I giggled at "My future seems hopeless" and one of the options being "Only slightly"?

My future is only slightly hopeless.
 

Koroviev

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MurderousToaster said:
Is it wrong that I giggled at "My future seems hopeless" and one of the options being "Only slightly"?

My future is only slightly hopeless.
Well, psychiatric diagnosis generally is a matter of extent, so it's a logical option.
 

ConnorCool

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Koroviev said:
Monkfish Acc. said:
Oh my, yes, let's take an internet test as a professional diagnosis. This is such an excellent fucking idea.
Ugh. Fuck it. I'll give it a go.

Oh, would you look at that. Sixty six. Through a series of vague, bullshitty, melodramatic questions that EVERYONE will only choose extremes on, I have determined I am really fucking sad guys.
Better go commit myself, clearly I am seconds away from suicide. Quick, remove all sharp objects from my immediate vicinity.
OH SHIT TOO LATE AUGH AGH OH NO OH I'M KILLING MYSELF OH this is ridiculously fucking stupid.

Every result claims you are depressed. The only way not to be depressed with this fucking test is to be so obscenely saccharine and cheery you make everyone else nauseous and a little bit freaked out.
Who is advocating accepting the results of the quiz in lieu of professional consultation?

And of course the test is going to recommend immediate help if someone answers purely with extremes. It would be ethically irresponsible to do otherwise.
Indeed, I just sort of wanted to share it. I only used this test, to see what I would get, to see if I could disprove my own fears. If nothing else, this test is interesting.
 

Monkfish Acc.

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Koroviev said:
Who is advocating accepting the results of the quiz in lieu of professional consultation?

And of course the test is going to recommend immediate help if someone answers purely with extremes. It would be ethically irresponsible to do otherwise.
Whoops, sorry, I guess I didn't make my angry, irrational apoplexy at everything clear enough.
JUST BITCHING. DON'T TAKE MY EVERY WORD LITERALLY.

Listen up, the rest of The Escapist, this is for you too!

I am noting patterns. People will either feel strongly or not at all with these emotionless tick-the-box quizzes.
The problem with them is that most people don't honestly weigh up and think "hmm gee just how okay would I be with being mauled by an angry bear made of bees". They either think "I would dislike that a lot" or "that would tickle me inappropriately".

Basically, the majority of people who take this quiz - because the only reason they would seek it out and take it is if they were a little down in the dumps - are going to get told that OMFG THEY NEED HELP RITE NAO!!!!!! regardless of whether or not they do.
I get that people should seek help if they need help, but surely you can see the harm in a bunch of people who don't need help thinking they do and taking up the time of the people who can provide it.

None of that made sense, did it. Whatever. I am so fucking exhausted.
 

Koroviev

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Monkfish Acc. said:
Koroviev said:
Who is advocating accepting the results of the quiz in lieu of professional consultation?

And of course the test is going to recommend immediate help if someone answers purely with extremes. It would be ethically irresponsible to do otherwise.
Whoops, sorry, I guess I didn't make my angry, irrational apoplexy at everything clear enough.
JUST BITCHING. DON'T TAKE MY EVERY WORD LITERALLY.

Listen up, the rest of The Escapist, this is for you too!

I am noting patterns. People will either feel strongly or not at all with these emotionless tick-the-box quizzes.
The problem with them is that most people don't honestly weigh up and think "hmm gee just how okay would I be with being mauled by an angry bear made of bees". They either think "I would dislike that a lot" or "that would tickle me inappropriately".

Basically, the majority of people who take this quiz - because the only reason they would seek it out and take it is if they were a little down in the dumps - are going to get told that OMFG THEY NEED HELP RITE NAO!!!!!! regardless of whether or not they do.
I get that people should seek help if they need help, but surely you can see the harm in a bunch of people who don't need help thinking they do and taking up the time of the people who can provide it.

None of that made sense, did it. Whatever. I am so fucking exhausted.
We still love you.
 

KiKiweaky

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Sure ive had times when i get into these really odd moods dont feel like doing anything and it kinda feels like im gliding through life doing nothing. I got 11 slightly depressed.... Yes I am I have a large project to do for college and dont want to do it at all, once its done though I'll be deeelighted =D
 

TehCookie

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I'm extremely worried about depression. I'm not worried about myself though. I'm worried about my mom where if she doesn't take her pills she thinks that life is terrible and that anyone she is around must be depressed to be around her and we would all be better dead. Let's just say my family always makes sure she's on her happy pills, and when she is she's fine.

I have suffered from depression, sometimes there will be a week where I sit around and don't feel like doing anything and I just lay in bed. Then after I few days I get hungry and bored so I'm forced to get up and realize if you want something you have to work for it, even if it is just a bowl of ramen. Then again compared to my family I see that as normal depression since I get better. I still have a slump now and then but then I think to myself "Get over it." (and for some reason most depressed people hate hearing that but that is what I do)
 

2xDouble

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ConnorCool said:
For discussion, are you worried about depression? Have any of you ever suffered from depression, and if so how did you tackle it? Maybe you took the test and got an unexpected score?
"no", "yes", "medication failed so I slipped into despair", and "didn't take it. I already know I'm depressed".

but at least I still have a sense of humor about it. heh.
 

ImNotReallySane

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hmm 33. it said - "You are having suicidal thoughts. This is a serious warning sign, and you must seek help quickly"

then i said fuck it , its cool , then listed to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GygEAcFFMVs
 

_Janny_

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I got the severe result, whoo! High score!

Saltyk said:
I'm sorry, but I literally laughed out loud when I read your comment.
You're not the only one... >.> *feels bad yet giddy*
 

2fish

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I am only level 9 but maybe close to 10? Some of those questions I answer yes to even though i have a good reason to feel trapped (I am actually trapped in this house). I demand to see this online doctor's doctored diploma.

When does the expansion come out that ups the level cap on the depression levels? I want more low level areas.
 

EeveeElectro

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"I feel sad, depressed and unhappy."

It'd help if they asked that first. Would save us a lot of time.
I got 16. 10 - 17 Possibly minor depression
If I took this about 2 months ago, I would have got about 70.
 

Hallow'sEve

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I got 44 (moderate to severe depression)

test can go fuck itself, nothing on the internet is official