I have taken every free test out there and all diagnose me with a personality disorder. The most common is Borderline Personality Disorder, minor Bipolar Disorder, and a tiny bit of Schizophrenia. I am only 15. It is interfering with every aspect of my life. What should I do?
You should not rely on tests that haven't been presented to you by a doctor. Only a trained doctor/psychiatrist can diagnose a personality disorder in someone, and largely they are not diagnosed in anyone under the age of 18 as it's considered that your personality is still developing until you're an adult, and that any 'symptoms' may just be part of growing up. (To others reading - I know you can be diagnosed with an emerging personality disorder under the age of 18).
However, it does sound like you're struggling a lot at the moment, so could you go to your GP (if you're in the UK) with a list of the things you're struggling with (but not a list of diagnostic labels!) to get some extra support and advice?
Part of me wants to become Queen of the Internet and personally take down all of these quizzes/tests/whatevers. They cause too many problems and are NOT constructed by anyone that even closely resembles a doctor. Case in point, Schizophrenia and Bipolar are not personality disorders. I'm not even sure how you can have "minor" Bipolar. PLEASE do not listen to them.
It sounds like you could use someone to talk to though, and as above I would advice you speak to your doctor about how you're feeling. But, IGNORE whatever those tests have asked you and be honest.
I hope you feel better soon.
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Online tests are all rubbish, they are not proper diagnostic tests. I am unsure what you mean when you say "a tiny bit of schizophrenia". You cannot have a tiny bit- either you have it or you don't. Do you experience hallucinations?
15 is too young to be diagnosed with a personality disorder also, you have to be at least 18.
You do not need your parents permission to visit the doctor, can you make your own appointment? Or see a nurse at school for a chat?
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Put simply, online tests are unreliable and stupidly dangerous. I have done an online test before now to be told I was fine and not at all depressed moments after having taken an overdose.... honestly, if you want to know what is wrong and you want to get any help for it, you need to speak to a Dr and you have a right to do that, even without your parents consent.
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it is said that everyone has some sort of personality disorder traits, and thats just what makes a personality!
so that would explain the results, but as its an online test and not a doctors one, i wouldnt take it too seriously.
but as these problems are interfering with your life, then try and get some help, as said above, talk to a school councillor if your parents wont let you see a doctor.
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What symptoms are you experiencing? You should focus on these instead of labels they may fall under. In the end you'll be working on your symptoms anyway.
If your parents won't let you see someone or won't pay for it, can you go to a school counsellor? Or make an appointment to see your family doctor and let them know whats going on? Both these people can also help you talk to your parents about seeing a professional as well.
As above posters said, don't rely on Internet tests. A diagnostic has to be given by a doctor.
If your parents won't let you see a psychiatrist, isn't there anyone you could see at your school, like talking with the nurse about your concerns ?
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I had to be hospitalized once for my Bipolar Disorder. I don't have Borderline Personality Disorder myself, but when I was in the hospital, I met a few people who suffered from it. Also, my boyfriend's sister has BPD. My point is, your description doesn't really sound like BPD, from my experience. I once told my counselor that I was worried I might have BPD (I also have OCD, and I get worried that I have certain illnesses sometimes). She told me that she has worked with many people who have BPD, and that a person who truly had Borderline Personality Disorder wouldn't be "worried" they had it. They would either deny it or accept it- but they definitely wouldn't be worried.
I believe that there are three kinds of idealization/devaluation, or "splitting". Some people with BPD exhibit this trait externally (e.g. idealize friends, relationships, then devalue them). Some people with BPD exhibit this trait only internally (e.g. turning anger inward; cutting; devaluing oneself). Some people do both.
This is what someone told me, but I could be wrong. Sometimes it takes awhile to find out who we really are in life, but that doesn't necessarily mean it rises to the level of a personality disorder.
