It's All Happening Inside Your Head Quiz

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1. I will not soon be dead, That's what the doctor said, There is no pill To cure my ill, The problem is all in my head! He diagnosed me as suffering from what condition?

Answer: hypochondria

Hypochondria is an excessive worrying about - or preoccupation with - potentially serious health problems. It is classified as a somatoform disorder, and may be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). In addition, exposure therapy may be helpful.

2. I am paranoid now and then, Sometimes hallucinating when, The mood grips me, And all can see, I am delusional once again! What might my psychiatrist give me as a diagnosis?

Answer: schizophrenia

Schizophrenia usually first appears during young adulthood, and is characterized by auditory hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and social dysfunction. Antipsychotic medication is usually prescribed, and psychotherapy is an important part of the treatment.

Unfortunately, schizophrenics are also likely to suffer from depression and anxiety disorders - and are more prone to drug addiction.

3. I feel sad both day and night, I very rarely feel quite right, Crying and blue, Despairing too, I cannot seem to see the light! What disorder is keeping me from feeling happy?

Answer: depression

While a person might be in denial about their problem, depression is usually an ongoing condition, characterized by sadness, loss of interest in pleasurable activities and low self-esteem.
While there may be physical problems which cause depression, it is also possible for depression to occur independently. Treatment may include psychotherapy, antidepressants and electroconvulsive therapy.

4. I admire myself most of all, Some say I have lots of gall, But I am so fine, Just top of the line, My appreciation simply won't pall! What psychological condition do I have?

Answer: narcissism

Self involvement, extreme conceit, selfishness, excessive vanity and self-absorption are all possible traits of narcissism. And, all of these can be detrimental to relationships, career advancement and actual happiness and satisfaction.
The term 'narcissism' relates back to the mythological figure named Narcissus - a Greek youth who fell in love with his own reflection in a pool of water.

5. I am ugly! True as can be! As anyone can plainly see! I hate parts of me And wish to only Change myself finally! What devastating psychological problem do I have?

Answer: body dismorphic disorder

Characterized by preoccupation with a particular defect of a body part, people who suffer from this condition are also sometimes subject to anxiety or depression. While a particular defect may be the primary focus, sometimes the disorder may not be so specific, and instead entail a dislike of multiple body parts or even general appearance.
Medication and/or psychotherapy may be of help in treating this chronic illness.

6. I seem to like to see, Flames as bright as can be, They hypnotize, And draw my eyes, To their truly hot beauty! I may have what disorder?

Answer: pyromania

Pyromania, an impulse control disorder, is more prevalent in adolescents than adults, and also has a better treatment prognosis for adolescents. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the usual treatment for children, while adults are more likely to be prescribed medication in addition to long-term psychotherapy.

7. One day I feel quite sad, But soon I am manically glad, I am high one day, Then too low to say, The extremes can get quite bad! What disorder did my doctor suggest I may have?

Answer: bipolar

Also known as manic-depressive disorder, bipolar disorder is usually characterized by alternating periods of extreme energy, abnormally elevated mood and cognition, and depressive episodes. There may be periods of 'normalcy' between these extremes, and sometimes a person may experience mania and depression at the same time. It has been theorized that bipolar disorder and creativity are linked, and there is evidence that suggests many creative people throughout history have suffered from the disease. Vincent Van Gogh, Edvard Munch, George Cantor and Stephen Fry are just a few of the many believed to have been bipolar.

8. I look in the mirror and groan, I must lose more weight, I moan, I do not see The actual me, I am little but skin and bone! What disorder would be my diagnosis?

Answer: anorexia nervosa

Anorexia nervosa has multiple symptoms and signs, such as refusal to eat despite experiencing hunger, hiding or discarding food, cutting food into tiny pieces, purging, and obsession with food and calorie content.
While the disease is seen most often in young women, it can occur at any age, and in either sex.
Among all of the psychiatric disorders, anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate.

9. A new month is here, and I'm blue, I am saddened quite often, that's true, I feel depressed, And often stressed, When a real weather change is due! What am I suffering from?

Answer: seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder - SAD - is a mood disorder where a person experiences bouts of depression during a particular season (or seasons), year after year. The most common form of this depression, winter-based SAD, is usually addressed with light therapy, medication, melatonin and cognitive behavioral therapy.

10. I simply cannot seem to not steal, Even when it makes me feel like a heel, About taking from others, Parents, friends and lovers, The thrill is just part of the deal! What is my diagnosis?

Answer: kleptomania

The compulsion to steal usually begins during puberty, and can last throughout a person's lifetime. Different from simple theft, kleptomaniacs are driven by their compulsion. Even if they have sufficient funds to pay for what they are stealing, or do not need and cannot use what they take, they are driven to steal.
The disorder has been thought to be linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder, but the evidence for such a link is not very compelling.

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We're all a little bizarre, That's simply how we are, It's true enough, Even when it's rough, Our differences no one can bar!

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