Personality Test: Which dessert are you?

I love being a therapist and everything about it. And although it's hard work, and always challenging, I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing. I love the mix of clients I get to see: children, married couples, families, people struggling with grief and loss or mental health issues; pretty much anything you could imagine. Although it's emotionally demanding and I'm often exhausted by the end of the day, one of the things I've always tried to do is leave work at work when it's time to go home. All in all, I think I do a pretty good job, however as of late, it's become more difficult. At one of the agencies I work for I primarily treat victims of sexual abuse, anywhere from 3 years of age to middle aged adults. There is no question that those of us in the profession are given the task of dealing with those things in society that are most horrific, and I believe little children who have suffered unspeakable abuse are at the very top of that list. When a day just gets too heavy or the world too dark, and there's not another therapist around to process with before heading home, I find a good cry, a bubble bath, an ice cream sundae or a Dr. Pepper will usually do the trick (or any combination of the above). But sometimes, it's just not enough. What do you do when you find yourself in 'the depths of despair' as Anne of Green Gables would say?

On a lighter note, and in honor of some good old fashioned emotional eating, I thought of an email a friend sent me this week. A personality test of sorts - which dessert are you?

If all eight of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose (you can only pick one). Now don't cheat, go with your first impression. Make your choice then read what psychiatrists think about you.

Here are your choices:

1. Angel Food Cake
2. Brownies
3. Lemon Meringue Pie
4. Vanilla cake with chocolate icing
5. Strawberry short cake
6. Chocolate cake with chocolate icing
7. Ice cream
8. Carrot cake

Have you made your choice? No, you can't change your mind, and no, you can't pick more than one, so think carefully about what your choice will be.


Now that you've made your choice, this is what researchers say about you...(mine was chocolate cake of course, which dessert are you?).


1. ANGEL FOOD CAKE -- Sweet, loving, cuddly. You love all warm and fuzzy items. A little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.

2. BROWNIES -- You are adventurous, love new ideas, and are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction You tend to be very loyal.

3. LEMON MERINGUE -- Smooth & articulate with your hands, you are an excellent caregiver and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, you set your own style because you do your own thing. You shine when it comes to helping others and have many friends.

4. VANILLA CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING -- Fun-loving, sassy, humorous, not very grounded in life; very indecisive. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.

5. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE -- Romantic, warm, loving. You care about other people, can be counted on in a pinch and expect the same in return. Intuitively keen You can be emotional at times but a true person in every way. You like to do things yourself: not asking for help. You
help others learn about themselves.

6. CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING - Sweet; always ready to give and receive. Very creative, adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You can appear to have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. Love to laugh.

7. ICE CREAM -- You like sports, whether it be baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you also enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.

8. CARROT CAKE -- You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm-hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends. You were meant to lead and teach others. A wonderful role.