The Goldberg Depression Test

[Bac_Talan]

51. -.-

 

 

 

 

 

(I was at 65+ on that test a few weeks ago, though, so I guess it's getting better..)

[Zierro]

The only way you can be depressed is if you tell yourself that you are.

Best be trolling, because some people have generally little control over how they feel, i.e. those affected with bipolar disorder.

 

 

 

Yes, I'm trolling by telling people the key to happiness is within themselves.

[Jernlov]

Yes, I'm trolling by telling people the key to happiness is within themselves.

I guess. Sorry, I misunderstood.

 

 

 

You can make yourself happy. It just takes effort.

 

 

 

I smiled inside when I saw 76, I mean, if I were to be that depressed I wouldn't be sitting online taking a test. Think about it that way. Are you really depressed? Or are you just facing the difficulties everyone has?

 

 

 

Have been clinically bipolar since a young age here, and as long as you keep yourself balanced you'll do fine. Best way to avoid depression is to look after yourself.

[BlueLancer]

 

Edit: I did the test again, got a 17. For the weight thing I put quite a lot, but how does a growth spurt relate to depression?

 

 

 

A medical pro could likely give a more accurate statement on this, but it has to do with your hormones being imbalanced. A lot of teenagers, both male and female experience huge mood swings during ages 12-17 during the growth spurt period, some of them will develop depression. Check any items on this list, does it apply to you? http://www.helpguide.org/mental/depression_teen.htm Not implying it does, but if anyone reading that would possibly recognise themselves from the descriptions, they might be depressed.

 

 

 

As the article says, depression isn't merely feeling down or having 'occassional' mood swings. It's a mental disease which can cripple your life.

[Wongtong]

You scored a total of 44.

 

 

 

You appear to be suffering from moderate to severe depressive symptoms commonly associated with serious depressive disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or dysthymia. These symptoms appear to be causing you some serious impairment and distress in your normal, everyday functioning. You would likely benefit from the immediate attention of your physician or a trained mental health professional for further evaluation and a more accurate diagnosis and treatment. If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program, you might also contact them for help and referral.

 

 

 

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Lies.

[Rebdragon]

You can make yourself happy. It just takes effort.

 

I've always found that if it takes effort to be happy that something is wrong. Happiness should be a natural by-product of living life, not something you try and force down your throat.

 

 

 

So, no sir, I do not agree with your sentiment.

[Zierro]

You can make yourself happy. It just takes effort.

 

I've always found that if it takes effort to be happy that something is wrong. Happiness should be a natural by-product of living life, not something you try and force down your throat.

 

 

 

So, no sir, I do not agree with your sentiment.

 

 

 

Of course something is wrong because you would really be pessimistic deep down on the inside. That doesn't mean to give up though. If you have to teach yourself to be happy, that's still better than being depressed.

[Leoo]

19 for me. I would understand that as I worry a lot :wall:

[cadburys_egg]

You scored a total of 62.

 

 

 

You appear to be suffering from severe depressive symptoms commonly associated with serious depressive disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or dysthymia. These symptoms appear to be causing you some serious impairment and distress in your normal, everyday functioning. You would likely benefit from the immediate attention of your physician or a trained mental health professional for further evaluation and a more accurate diagnosis and treatment. If your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program, you might also contact them for help and referral.

 

 

 

ahaha..

 

I dont think I need to be taking online tests just to re-establish things I already know. Generally, if you can work these things out on your own, theyre pretty true to begin with.

[dsavi]

59... :-k

[Will H]

I got 6, but that was a very poor quality test.

[walka92]

i got a 49

 

 

 

actually kinda makes sence

[xSxqPowerx]

Uh oh, 30.

[Princess Viola]

90.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got an A \ .

 

 

 

I got a 100.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got an A+. :) :D :twss:

[llamster]

I highly doubt this test is accurate. I got a 16 (which isn't why I think it's not accurate).

[soccermon9]

90.

 

 

 

I got an A \ .

 

 

 

Nice :thumbsup:

 

7 here