Psycological Eval

Hello!! just started the journey today! I have my consultation on 6/29! So nervous. I was wondering about the psych eval. What things did they ask? what are they looking for?? Thanks!

They want to make sure you are having the surgery for all the right reasons. For example you are having the surgery for "YOU" not to please someone else. That you have realistic expectations, like this is only a tool and you still have to eat right and exercise for life.  You have to have it worked out why you never eat, address the head issues. If not, the surgery is not going to work...long term.  

We have a saying, get it right between your ears before you re-arrange your plumbing.  Good Luck!

I thought some of the questions they asked were kind of silly but I had to do it so I dealt with it. I'm going to paste the questions I got for my psych eval...it's a few pages so I hope it works:

What are the main issues/concerns in your life right now?

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Describe any significant events (past, recent or current) that might have contributed or be contributing to

your current issues?

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How long have these problems been affecting your life?

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Have you ever sought help for these issues? Yes _____ (describe below) No _____

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What did you find most helpful about your treatment?

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Please indicate if you are currently experiencing any greater than usual stress in your life relating to the

following:

a. Work: Yes____ No_____

b. Health: Yes____ No_____

c. Relationships (spouse or significant other): Yes____ No____

d. Children: Yes____ No____

e. Parents: Yes____ No____

f. Finances/legal issues: Yes____ No____

g: School: Yes____ No_____

h: Moves: Yes____ No____

i: Other: __________________________________________________________

If you responded yes to any of the above, please explain:

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Some people turn to substances or activities to deal with stress or problems in their lives. Describe your

use of the following:

Caffeine:

Cigarettes:

Alcohol:

Food:

Soda:

Marijuana:

Cocaine:

Methamphetamines:

Computer/Electronic Devices:

Television:

Family History

What was it like to grow up in your family? __________________________________________________

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What is your birth order? ________________________________________________________________

What was your relationship like with your mother? ___________________________________________

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What was your relationship like with your father? _____________________________________________

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What have your relationships been like with significant others? __________________________________

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Were your parents (or any other family members) ever threatening? (i.e. discipline) __________________

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List family members treated for substance or mental disorders (depression, anxiety, alcoholism, eating

disorders) and indicate treatment received (psychotherapy, medication, hospitalization, etc.).

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Developmental History (Birth to Present)

How would you describe your temperament growing up? Did you suffer from excessive shyness or

aggression? Attention problems? __________________________________________________________

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Did you ever feel rejected as a child? _______________________________________________________

Did any adult or peer harm you verbally, emotionally, or physically? _____________________________

When did you start puberty and what was your reaction? _______________________________________

As a child, what did you do when you were upset? What would your parents do? __________________

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Were there any significant issues/events you had to deal with in childhood (i.e. frequent moves, deaths,

losses, accidents, illness)? _______________________________________________________________

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Relationships/Coping Skills

Describe your current relationship with your:

Family of origin (i.e. parents) __________________________________________________________

Spouse/partner ______________________________________________________________________

Child(ren) __________________________________________________________________________

Friends ____________________________________________________________________________

Describe any issues, if any, you think you have in developing and keeping relationships:

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Has there been any violence (verbal, emotional, physical abuse or threats) in your current family/significant

relationship? __________________________________________________________________________

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During the coming months, what support systems are available to you?

____Friends ____Relatives ____Neighbors ____Church ____Other (Specify)_______

Personal Summary

What do you do for fun/recreation (include hobbies, social activities, clubs, special interest groups, etc.)?

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What are your strengths (include skills and talents that it takes to be good at the activity/hobby and other

qualities you possess such as patience, quick thinking, persistence, attention to detail, etc.)?

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What areas in your life are most satisfying to you (career, parenting, friendships, etc.)?

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What gives your life meaning?

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Is spirituality or religion a significant part of your life?

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What changes would you like to see occur in your life? ________________________________________

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