Posted by lil' jimi on August 19, 2003, at 14:14:39
In reply to Re: Depression Screening Test Online, posted by Lex Poster Girl on August 18, 2003, at 17:41:33
hi Lex Poster Girl and all of our lex pals,
i agree completely with this:
> This is thread is making me a little nervous. I think our little group is pretty into self analysis or we wouldn't be here giving one another support and suggestions. I've taken several of these tests and it seems that sometimes I'm bipolar, sometimes I'm not, sometimes I should call 911, and sometimes I should just spend a little more time smiling. I don't get such diverse answers because I'm inconsistent but because of the way these tests are written. It felt a bit like taking a Cosmo quiz. Everything was yes or no / cut and dry and, I think most of us agree that, depression is no where near that easy. I strongly agree with the follong comment
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> "However, this screening is not a substitute for a complete clinical evaluation. You are advised to see your doctor or a mental health professional for a complete evaluation, as soon as possible."
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> It's important to find a doctor you can trust and be open with and realise that health professionals use such questioneers for base information and not as a way to make a diagnosis.
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> And, by the way, I am very content with my relationship with Lex. I worry slightly that she might not satisfy me the same way in the future that she does now but, for the time being, it's going quite well.
>i am glad that your lex is working for you, LPG ...
.... but what i wanted to emphasize here was your main point ...
... Please, folks, Don't let any of these online screening quizzes upset you ... please ...... any information we may get from any of these self-administered online screening tests should provide a focus for discussion with your doctor ... ...
... just consider them another component of our informed consent ... ... we must be as informed about our condition and our treatment as we can be, but that is so we may better assist and help direct our doctor in our recovery ...
... thank you for your support ...
... your mileage will definitely vary ...
... congratulations to Wayne (blkvettes) for being CURED ... i loved that! .... HA!and everyone
TAKE CARE !!!
~ jimand remember:
> "However, this screening is not a substitute for a complete clinical evaluation. You are advised to see your doctor or a mental health professional for a complete evaluation, as soon as possible."
really.
thanks!
~ j
poster:lil' jimi
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