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Mental-O-Matic

By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.
Not for the humor-impaired!

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Instructions: Simply pick symptoms from each section within each box, preferably at least one from each row, and the stupendous Mental-O-Matic will scientifically determine a brand new diagnosis personalizd just for you, instantaneously!! Life is short. Shouldn't you find value in a label before someone else does it for you??!!

Depressed mood most of the day Lost interest or pleasure in all activities Loss of ability to concentrate or think Loss of ability to think or concentrate None of these Significant weight loss Binge eating and purging Irresistable attacks of refreshing sleep Irresistable sexual urges None of these	Too much sleep Too little sleep Likes to play with fire Likes to play with self None of these Too much energy Too little energy Too much pulling out of one's hair Too much stealing of other people's stuff None of these
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt Feelings of narcissism or elation Feelings of distrust and suspiciousness Feelings of not knowing who you are None of these A need for markedly increased amounts of a substance A need for markedly increased amounts of chocolate A need for markedly increased amounts of horsepower A need for markedly increased amounts of mirrors None of these	Panic attacks Agoraphobia General feelings of anxiousness or worry Unsure None of these Experienced a traumatic event Witnessed a traumatic event Read about a traumatic event Caused a traumatic event None of these
Distressing dreams Distressing nightmares Distressing spouse Distressing boss None of these Feelings are overwhelming Feelings are underwhelming What are feelings? Feelings are for wusses None of these	I hear voices I smell voices I see dead people I see Casper the ghost all the time None of these Repeated voiding of urine into bed or clothes Repeated voiding of feces into bed or clothes Repeated voiding of internal gases into bed or clothes Repeated voiding of internal organs into bed or clothes None of these

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On 20 Apr 2004
By John M. Grohol, Psy.D.

With confidence, you can reach truly amazing heights; without confidence, even the simplest accomplishments are beyond your grasp.
-- Jim Loehr

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