Am I Experiencing Mental Illness?

Take this quiz to find out.

How are you doing, really? Are you in a good place with your mental health, or have you been having a tough time lately? If you want to explore the answers to these questions, you’re in the right place!

This quiz will help you get a better sense of how well you’re coping on a day-to-day basis, as well as any mental health symptoms you might be experiencing, so you can figure out any next steps that might be needed.

Disclaimer: This quiz is not meant to be a diagnostic tool and shouldn’t be used as one. Always see a licensed mental health professional to address your concerns.

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Questions Overview

1. Have you been feeling more tired than usual recently?
  1. Nope, not really!
  2. A little, but I've been really busy.
  3. Yes, I've been much more tired lately.
  4. I'm not sure.
2. What have your stress levels been like lately?
  1. Low! I'm not very stressed at all.
  2. Medium. I'm kinda stressed, but it's manageable.
  3. High. I've been super stressed and overwhelmed.
3. Have you been isolating yourself or spending less time with loved ones lately?
  1. Nope. I spend a lot of time with friends and family!
  2. Kinda, but it hasn’t been on purpose..
  3. Yes, I've been spending a lot more time alone recently.
4. How often do you feel anxious or nervous?
  1. Every single day.
  2. Several times a week.
  3. Every once in a while.
  4. Not often or not at all.
5. Do you ever feel like you have fears or worries that you can't control?
  1. Yes, all the time.
  2. Not really—I get worried about things, but I can cope.
  3. No, this doesn't happen to me.
6. Have you been feeling more irritable or short-tempered than usual lately?
  1. Yes, definitely.
  2. A little bit, but nothing too crazy.
  3. No, not really.
7. Have you noticed a big change in your appetite recently?
  1. Yes.
  2. No.
  3. I'm not sure.
8. Have you been experiencing physical symptoms, like restlessness, muscle tension, or headaches?
  1. Yes.
  2. Kinda, but nothing severe.
  3. No, not at all.
9. Have you noticed that you aren't performing as well at work or school?
  1. Nope, I'm doing really well at work/school.
  2. Maybe a little. I'm doing alright, but not amazing.
  3. Yes, I'm doing a lot worse than usual at work/school.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your overall mood lately?
  1. 9-10. I've been feeling amazing!
  2. 7-8. I've been feeling pretty darn good.
  3. 5-6. I'm not doing great, but I'm ok.
  4. 2-3. I've been feeling really down lately.
11. And finally, do you feel like you're experiencing mental health symptoms that interfere with your everyday life?
  1. No, I'm not.
  2. I experience symptoms, but not to the point it interferes with my everyday life.
  3. Yes, I experience symptoms that interfere with my life on a daily basis.

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What exactly is mental illness?

“Mental illness” is a blanket term that many people use to refer to a wide range of mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders, addiction, PTSD, and more.[1] Mental illness can take a toll and be very difficult to deal with, but luckily, there are many effective treatments out there. Depending on the specific condition, symptoms can usually be managed effectively with psychotherapy, medication, or a combination of both.[2]

Each specific mental health disorder has its own set of signs and symptoms, but here are a few things that can be indicators of a mental health issue in general:

  • Dramatic changes to your sleep or appetite
  • Rapid or dramatic swings in your moods and emotions
  • Feeling much more sad, down, apathetic, or irritable than usual
  • Increased feelings of nervousness or worry
  • Isolating yourself or withdrawing socially
  • A sudden drop in your performance at work or school
  • Heightened sensitivity to lights, sounds, smells, or touch
  • Illogical thinking (exaggerated thoughts of your personal powers or abilities, reading too deeply into the meanings of small things, magical thinking, etc)
  • Odd, uncharacteristic, or strange behavior[3]

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References

  1. ↑ Kevin Nahai. Therapist, Life Coach, and Couples Counselor. Expert Interview
  2. ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374974
  3. ↑ https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/warning-signs-of-mental-illness

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