Interesting Link

[sparky2004]

I was surfing the net and came across this site. It has a stress test that you can take. I was amazed with it because of the questions it asked related to anxiety and panic. I have posted this not to adverstise, or to suggest that you use this test to diagnose yourself. It is simply an interesting test that relates with panic and anxiety.


What I found dumb was that you had to type your email addy before you take the test, and had to sit through some advertisements after the test before you get your results. Yet it is still interesting.


http://www.stresscenter.com/selftestv1/test.php?src=3Edited by: sparky2004

[kate1966]

Hi Sparky....I checked out the link....it was interesting....i am so insane...i actually ordered the whole package about a month ago....i got it in the mail...and i opened it up and looked at it.....but i had to send it back...there was no way i could afford the $500.00 they wanted for that....i wish i could have kept it though.....i really think it would have helped...if you decide to get it...let me know how it works.....Kate

[trinity_13]

Thank you for the link Sparky it was very interesting indeed. Really helps to read some feedback to get some outside perspective onmy situation.

[kimmyc24]

Thank you very much for that link Sparky, I did the test too and it was scarily accurate. It was almost as if I had written down all my feelings and emotions myself! Except they put it into words, whereas I couldnt or wouldnt be able to.


I've also forwarded my test results onto my dad, (I live in London, my parents live in South Africa) so that he can see whats going on with me!


I think if we show the peeps in our lives these sort of things, they might be more understanding towards us and the way we are at times, because of our anxiety and fear.


I also cut and paste some of my assessment into a conversation I was having on MSN with my housemate, and she came out with a massive confession about herself too.


Just thought I would share that with you all.


Sorry if i'm rambling again. urgh. [img]smileys/smilies_08.gif[/img]


xxkimmyxx

[kimmyc24]

Hi all,


Well i'm writing this with tears in my eyes.. as I said above, I sent my dad the results of my assessment, and I have to paste some of the things he said, just to show you all that its not always going to be awful telling your parents or people closest to you about it:


Thanks for your latest e-mail, and for the detailed anxiety and stress
assessment results. I must say I was taken aback, because I never
suspected that the problem was so acute. As they say at one point,
though, you are probably good at hiding how you really feel, and can
appear outwardly confident even though you are quaking inside. When I
look at you I see a very pretty, intelligent, capable girl, and wonder
how someone with so much going for her can be anxious, nervous or
depressed. You are obviously feeling a whole lot different on the
inside, though. I can understand this, because I think we all have a
tendency to put on a brave face even when we are dying inside. I know
that I always have.

I have also suffered from anxiety all of my life, but to a much lesser
degree. I think I know where mine comes from, though, so I don't think
you inherited it. Because of Oupa's (My grandads)drinking problem he and Nan fought
just about every night (when they had both had a few drinks), and this
was pretty unpleasant for a kid of 5 or 6. As I grew older, Nan shared
all of her concerns with me, giving me more things to worry about, and
there were the added complications of Oupa (my grandad)losing his job every 6
months, and us trekking from one side of the country to the other, and
going to one school after the next. I soon almost feared going home each
day after school, because I wondered what I would face that evening.


So thats from My dad.. i'm not sure why it made me cry, but I guess it could be because I feel bad now, making him realise that im a bit 'messed up' and he is trying to blame himself, if you see what he wrote next:


What concerns me is that recent research suggests that almost all of our
mental health problems come from our childhood. They reckon that
"nurture", or upbringing, plays a much bigger part than "nature", or
genes. This is bad news for Mom and me, because we have some
soul-searching to do as far as your upbringing is concerned. The
possible good news is that your condition can be cured, if that is the
right word.

I think that it is vitally important that you get to see a therapist
sooner rather than later. You are an intelligent girl (which is part of
the problem, funnily enough, because you try to arrive at intellectual
reasons for, and solutions to, the problem. The trouble is, the reasons
are probably sub-conscious, and only a therapist will be able to help
you to access them.)

I have got a few good books that you can read when you get here, (i'm going for a holiday at the end of July) which
may give you an idea of where the problem originated. This should help
you to deal with it through therapy. The saddest thing is that something
like this takes the joy out of life. Life can be tough at the best of
times, but when you have to deal with anxiety, stress and depression
like this, it must closer to a living hell. That is why it is so
improtant that you get help.


I dont want my parents to think that they messed up with me, because as far as I know, i had a happy childhood (aside from school related stuff). I want my dad to be proud of me, not think that he has caused me hassle and problems. NOw i'm not sure I shoulda told him.GRRR I dont know guys what do you all think????


Sorry to pester u with all this!


xxKimmyxx

[kate1966]

Hey Kimmy....I read your post...and I think it sounds like your dad cares very much about you and cares how you are feeling...I think you did the right thing by telling him.....now he can understand you so much better.....and maybe even help you......it's hard to tell our parents about these kinds of things...........you did well....take what he has to say as being a good father...all fathers don't care like yours does so be grateful.....Good Luck...Kate

[ontariogirl]

Heysparky, well I am glad to say I am normal!![img]smileys/smilies_31.gif[/img]

[sparky2004]

Wow kimmy. That is great to hear that you have really opened up the lines of communication with your father. Fantastic. Your father has offered some great advice. I am glad to hear that people are benefitting from this link, as I didn't expect this kind of good reaction.


And yes, Ontariogirl is crazy, like me!!! LOL!!!![img]smileys/smilies_04.gif[/img]

[ontariogirl]

Who me? Little innocent Ontariogirl!![img]smileys/smilies_12.gif[/img]

[snowangel]

Thanks so much - great quiz...i sent it to all my friends