Psychological tests on line can be a good place to start when seeking help with therapy. Sometimes these tests help us to become aware of our experiences throughout the day. Many times we are not even aware of the difficulty we are having because we have become numb or assumed “that’s just the way it is”.
These tests give us a way to notice where and how emotional suffering appears in ourselves, our marriage, our children and in our extended family and friends. Also, the tests might help define an area of diagnosis that could be useful when looking for a specialty in a professional.
Psychology Today has a very good Mental Health Assessment Testhttp://psychologytoday.tests.psychtests.com/take_test.php?idRegTest=3040. I prefer this attitude of assessment rather than a mental illness test or mental disorder test. It can show us where we are struggling emotionally, physically, mentally, and relationally. A diagnosis can be made later if necessary for insurance purposes or medication. The important point is that you are aware of how you are hurting emotionally so you have something to bring into therapy.
If the struggle becomes dominate in an individual’s life or the life of a family member it may be helpful to look into the personality disorder test. This can help determine how extensive the emotional and relational issues have become, especially when they are taking over a majority of ones’ life.
When seeking therapy, it is important to be moving toward getting help from people who are qualified. Finding a therapist is a process of finding someone you feel comfortable with. I have found that the maturity and insight that people get from therapy, far out-weigh the difficulty. The point is that you feel supported and guided with your life. Then, psychotherapy can be very helpful and very interesting.
Psychological Tests are just a beginning in seeking therapy for ourselves or family members. When we have found someone we trust it is time to do the “work” of therapy. I call it work because something gets done that needs to be done. We need to look into, think about, feel, express and sort some stuff out. Ultimately, we need to gradually take better care of ourselves and family. If it is not time to start psychotherapy, then exercise, eat better, do art and spend more time in nature.
