I recently took the MMPI-2 and I have my results. I scored high on 4, 7, 8, and 9. My therapist gave me the test but did not really explain the results because I was looking to make an appointment with a psychiatrist. But I am having trouble finding a one. So I looked up the test online and looked at what the numbers meant. If I understand the basic outline of each number then I feel like I am pretty much out of luck. The numbers are not related, the condition each correlates to is not a progressive stage of one condition. So how exactly do I go about fixing things, when nothing seems to make sense? Both of my children have ADHD. Now having experience with the symptoms, I am pretty sure I have it as well, and the therapist agrees. But the other issues make me feel like I am fighting a losing battle to be normal . Do you have any suggestions? And any suggestions on finding a psychiatrist?
Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thank you for asking the question. First I would like to say that scores on the MMP are indicative of personality traits and not disorder. Scoring high on certain scales indicates that you have increased traits corresponding to that scale, but it does not mean that you have suffering from that disorder. To make the diagnosis you need to consult the psychiatrist. Now the scores