Bipolar Quiz
Are you Bipolar? The Bipolar Quiz
Your answers to these questions may help in determining whether you may be suffering from bipolar disease.
Do you feel as though your life is an emotional roller coaster? Take this quiz to find out whether Bipolar Disorder Depression may be affecting your life.
1. Do you suffer from extreme mood changes (e.g. going from extremely “happy” to extremely “sad”)?
Yes
Sometimes
No
2. Has anyone in your family ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
Yes
Sometimes
No
3. Do you go through intervals where you feel any of the following: (Think of all that apply.)
- Little to no interest in activities that you normally enjoy (e.g. sex, going out with friends, etc.)
- Feelings of sadness or numbness
- Extreme fatigue or lethargy
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Inability to concentrate, make decisions, or remember things
- Back pain, headache, or indigestion
- Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping
- Thoughts about death and suicide
- Excessive crying for no apparent reason
- Appetite changes accompanied by weight gain or loss
4. Have you ever experienced any of the following for a period of at least a week? (Think of all that apply.)
- Feelings of euphoria or of being “on top of the world”
- Extreme irritability
- Inability to focus
- Excessive risk-taking (e.g. alcohol, drugs)
- Extremely impulsive behavior (e.g. wild spending sprees, staying out all night, etc.)
- Increased energy
- Jumping from one activity or thought to the next
- Increased sex drive
- Decreased need for sleep
You said yest to a number of the items listed above, you may be exhibiting several symptoms of Bipolar Disease or Disorder. Please note however, that this is often a very difficult disorder to diagnose, as there are a number of medications and illnesses that can mimic the symptoms of Bipolar Disease. Therefore, a professional diagnosis is recommended. Bipolar Depression is a disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population, resulting in impaired functioning and in some cases, suicide, so please seek the help of your doctor if you identify any number of these items for yourself or a loved one.
