Websites for self test personality disorder:

• www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv
• www.psychcentral.com/quizzes?
• www.lifescript.com/Quizzes/Personality/Which_Personality_Disorder_Do_You_Have.aspx
• www.personalityone.com/histrionic-personality-disorder-quiz.html

Websites to self test for anxiety:

• www.testcafe.com
• www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-tests.shtml
• www.psychcentral.com/quizzes/anxiety.htm
• www.conqueranxiety.com/anxiety_quiz.asp

Topic of the weekend… “Personality Disorders” more common than you think! Maybe you yourself suffer from a disorder and aren’t aware of it. It’s hard coming to the realization that you might be “crazy” or a little more eccentric than the next person but you really shouldn’t worry about what others think of you, easier said than done I know!!! Once you realize what’s going on and seek medical attention you will be on the road to “normal-ville” I can’t imagine my life without meds, I’m so much happier. Why would you want to live in misery when you can feel and live a happy life?!

Personality disorders are divided into what is called “clusters” ranked as A, B, & C please see below:

Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric Behavior

1. Schizoid Personality Disorder

2. Paranoid Personality Disorder

3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Cluster B: Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Behavior

1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

2. Borderline Personality Disorder

3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

4. Histrionic Personality Disorder

Cluster C: Anxious, Fearful Behavior

1. Avoidant Personality Disorder

2. Dependent Personality Disorder

3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

To learn more about these personality disorders you can visit the following websites:

www.personalitydisorders.suite101.com/article.cfm/personality_disorders

www.merck.com/mmhe/sec07/ch105/ch105a.html

www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinfoforall/problems/personalitydisorders/pd.aspx

Personality Disorder Test: www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv

I think that “busy” is probably my most common word right now! I’m constantly on the go with all of the bridal preparations. I’m so happy to be doing great on my meds, we’ve finally found the right “cocktail” as some would say. I feel like I have everything under control, I can manage the stress well, and most importantly I wake up in a good mood! Oh, and the other good factor is that the new med (Seroquel XR) is not making me gain weight… thank goodness, I have a dress to fit into! When the stress builds, and it does, I don’t lose my mind like I do un-medicated. There are no crying spells because I can’t find a parking spot, I’m not agitated at the many people I have to talk too, and I have patience. We all know how all of those crazy emotions fly right out of us when we’re manic depressed or even manic, and I guess you could  even say this happens when you think you feel “normal” and believe me… normal is not part of my vocabulary! For now I’m in control & enjoying every moment (except when people piss me off for a moment, and that has happened). Although I’m a little crazy (or a lot) I can still manage to go to work, work on schoolwork, work on a website, and plan a wedding… this is a huge accomplishment! Perhaps I should go shoe shopping as a type of reward for good behavior ;p – XOXO CrazyInHeels

Remaining happy and positive about my upcoming events, busy but happy! Unfortunately I’m not feeling manic but I’m still able to have enough energy to get done what I need to get done. Weddings can get so “political” when you least expect it, I never thought I would feel that way… what’s a gril to do?? They say it’s “your special day”, whatever you want to do, you do… but that’s not always the case! I’m glad I’m medicated and smart enough to know when to slow down and when to say no. Surviving in this world on a day to day basis can be quite challenging, even more so when you’re blonde… oh…and crazy, OMG! Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs and wave my white high heels in the air (yes, I most ceartinly have a pair).  I’m glad I’m at a stable point with my mood and my meds because if I was working full time, going to school, and planning a wedding I would lose my mind for sure, probably come to work with two different heels on ;p – XOXO CrazyInHeels

OMG, we just signed a contract to get married in less than three months, hence the hiatus for a week! How in the world is a “crazy” girl who has a full time job, going back to school, and working on a website supposed to get all of this done?! I think I should start a new blog that tracks my progress as the weeks fly by. So… I have one wish.. to be manic during the process ;p seriously I could use the extra energy right about now. Secondly, I hope all of this doesn’t trigger some manic depression, with all the added stress. I don’t necessarily see it as stress, this is such an exciting time, but… things are soooo busy for me (to say the least)!!! Wish me luck! – XOXO CrazyInHeels

So how do you deal with the people in your life that drive you absolutely crazy (like I already need more crazy!). My mom said it best when she told me I have to “detach” myself, PS… easier said then done! I like to surround myself with happy, positive, and motivated people: it’s good for the soul! Seeing that I’m ohhh… soooo crazy I’m must keep people in my life, at arm’s length, that are somewhat “normal” (is anyone really normal though??). Sometimes I wish I could just scoot someone right into the doctors office for meds, they clearly have no idea they have a problem. I guess I’ll continue to “detach” as my mother puts it, and see what happens (wish me luck)! - XOXO CrazyInHeels

“Every day do something that will inch you closer to a better tomorrow.” – Doug Firebaugh