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submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I sometimes wonder how much my childhood shortened my lifespan. I think work wouldn't top that stress I had.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Have you taken the ACES test? I thought it was a great eye opener. At least it was for me.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Just did, didn't cover anything relating to my issues. I scored a 1, and that's only because "Was a household member depressed or mentally ill" fits me.

I'm glad I've never taken it before because I definitely would've interpreted it as a sign that I didn't really experience anything bad and that I'm just so bad at everything I can't function in even a normal environment. At least now I can stand up for myself and say that's not true. Still sucks to feel unseen by a test whose name claims to be general.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

On the ACES assessment, every single one of the 10 things asked about is known to cause neurological issues in children which persist throughout their lives. Only a 0 is insignificant. A 1 is very significant. I also scored "low" and thought it didn't mean anything, but I've since learned every single one means a lot.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Even my 1 feels a bit cheated, since I'm assuming the intent of that question was someone in my family other than me has depression. I guess you can say it correctly predicted me having high risk, but it's obvious from the kinds of questions asked that that's mostly accidental, and that my struggles weren't really considered.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I scored an eight and while I don't let it define me, it has been helpful for some stuff.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I hope this result doesn't put you off of looking for the help you need. Remember that this is just a tool out of many available now and while this wasn't for you, that doesn't mean there's not something for you out there.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Well, I mostly solved the depression with estrogen, and coincidentally I'm seeing a therapist tomorrow for what I think to be CPTSD and some other symptoms I don't know much about. I'm suddenly collecting an avalanche of diagnoses it would seem.