In the 'Symptoms - Mind - General' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about how seriously you take life:
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How serious are you about major factors in your life, such as your education, career, family and future?
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Your answer |
...indicates |
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"I have recently begun taking things very seriously" |
Recent serious attitude to life |
A symptom |
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"I have always taken things very seriously" |
Being serious about life |
A symptom |
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"About average / don't know" |
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"I have never taken things very seriously" |
Not being serious about life |
A symptom |
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"I have recently developed a "don't care" attitude" |
Recent "don't care" attitude |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
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Condition |
Comment |
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Brain Tumor |
A change in behavior, such as the development of an "I don't care" attitude, speech changes, memory loss, loss of concentration, and general confusion may all be subtle signs of a brain tumor. An evaluation by a neurologist may be an important step, but a CT or MRI will also help. |
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GLOSSARY
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
A technique used in diagnosis that combines radio waves and magnetic forces to produce detailed images of the internal structures of the body.
Tumor (Tumors, Tumour, Tumours)
An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells and serving no physiological function; a neoplasm. Literally, a swelling; in the past the term has been used in reference to any swelling of the body, no matter what the cause. However, the word is now being used almost exclusively to refer to a neoplastic mass, and the more general usage is being discarded.
Last updated: Feb 28, 2008
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