Simpson's Psychiatry Test

Simpsons Psychiatry Test



Moe Szyslak (Chronic Depression)

Moe’s Tavern has become a hub for many of the working-class men in Springfield. Sadly, the bar has seen better days, and its lack of care mirrors the declining mental state of its owner, Moe.

Moe is stuck in a cycle that largely exacerbates his feelings of worthlessness. He rarely leaves his dingey bar and does not exercise or look after himself, but he cannot see how his lifestyle isn’t helping him.

More troubling is that Moe has convinced himself that external factors are at the root of his problems. He believes he is held back in life because of his looks and an unfair dose of bad luck. While he does occasionally have moments of honest self-reflection, he broadly sees his rude and irritable outbursts as an understandable symptom of his unhappiness. This lack of self-awareness makes it all the more difficult for Moe to improve his mental wellbeing.

Despite Moe’s struggles with dejection and poor mood, he has a variety of coping mechanisms and rarely lets his issues overwhelm him. He expresses himself with gallows humor and has had the presence of mind to contact suicide hotlines when he has been at his lowest.

Ironically, Moe is one of Springfield’s more successful residents. His bar is modest but has been a local favorite for decades, and he is capable of the kind of genuine charm and charisma that many around him lack. If Moe sought treatment and counseling, there is every chance he could meaningfully improve his life.

Lisa Simpson (OCPD, Obsessive-Compulsive)
Lisa stands apart from almost everyone else in her social circle thanks to her ambitious nature, passion for creating music, and principled outlook on life. Simply put, she sees a world beyond Springfield. As the middle child in the Simpson’s family, she is often trying to step out of the shadow of her boisterous older brother, Bart. While she is exceptionally gifted with regard to intelligence, planning, and structure, Lisa rarely rests on her laurels but displays a drive to succeed in everything she undertakes. However, her identity is so deeply entwined with her ability to succeed that she often becomes single-minded in her quest to have things done the “right” and “orderly” way. A psychiatrist might guess that Lisa’s compulsive behavior is an expression of her lack of control over her life and her feeling of being different from the rest of her family and everyone else around her. As she grows older and is able to create her own social circles, it is likely that her obsessive traits will diminish.

Lisa Simpson (OCPD, Obsessive-Compulsive)
Lisa stands apart from almost everyone else in her social circle thanks to her ambitious nature, passion for creating music, and principled outlook on life. Simply put, she sees a world beyond Springfield. As the middle child in the Simpson’s family, she is often trying to step out of the shadow of her boisterous older brother, Bart. While she is exceptionally gifted with regard to intelligence, planning, and structure, Lisa rarely rests on her laurels but displays a drive to succeed in everything she undertakes. However, her identity is so deeply entwined with her ability to succeed that she often becomes single-minded in her quest to have things done the “right” and “orderly” way. A psychiatrist might guess that Lisa’s compulsive behavior is an expression of her lack of control over her life and her feeling of being different from the rest of her family and everyone else around her. As she grows older and is able to create her own social circles, it is likely that her obsessive traits will diminish.

Lisa Simpson (OCPD, Obsessive-Compulsive)