Advice From A Gay Guy

Depression tests on the internet

Question: i think I'm depressed for real and I researched it and found this test you can take and when i took it it said I have mild depression but I'm not sure of it's a trustworthy site. I know I should tell my mom, but I feel like she'll think I'm a failure and cry. Idk what to do.

Okay first thing i want to talk about.

Depression tests.

I get numerous questions form people asking me if they are trustworthy. Personally, i dont trust them because more often than not they are not made by a certified health professional nor do they embody you. They are generic. Not personalized tests. which means they will give you a generalized answer. That isn't personalized to fit you.

The only test that I trust is the one given to you by a doctor that deals with depression.

DO NOT TRUST THE INTERNET ONES!

Believe me, when I was having my trouble days I used to think that if I looked them up and things that they would be honest and legit. Most of them are not.

But that doesn't mean you don't have depression or an eating disorder. I just dont think you should trust an online quiz to find out.

Okay now that, that is out of the way,

Now, it breaks my heart to hear people say that they are a failure for having a mental disorder, a physical disorder, an emotional disorder, a disability, etc. Because I am going to give you a fact.

You are NOT a failure.

You are not a failure at all.

What you have to understand that it is hard for a parent or guardian or friend or even yourself, to hear something thati s hard.

That goes for anything.

Whether it's as simple as a broken toy or a broken heart or being diagnosed.

It's all hard to hear. But it's best to tell your mom because you both deserve to be able to get the help and support you need to make it through.

You deserve support, you deserve happiness, you deserve to live a happy confident life and be able to dream and love.

Everybody deserves that. And you deserve to be able to be freed from the feelings that you have and the best way is to get help, get support, tell somebody what you are going through so it can get better.

I know its hard, i do, but you can make it through anything you are going through. Whether that be depression or an eating disorder or stress at school or at home or anything. Because you are strong, you are beautiful, you are unique adn you are truly a gift to this world. Every single one of you.

So whatever you are going through right now, stay strong<3 I know you can make it through.

Have a wonderful day bitches xoxo

I love you all so much! Sending warm hugs to all of you! Keep on smiling beautiful<3