Bipolar Disorder Quiz: is used to screen for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression, is a brain disorder that causes atypical shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe enough to impair functioning in relationships, school and/or work. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are different from the usual ups and downs that everyone experiences occasionally. Bipolar disorder symptoms can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide. To determine whether you have Bipolar Disorder, take this quiz.

Instructions: Please answer the following questions and whether the experiences have lasted for at least four days. Then, click on the submit button below the questionnaire to see your score. Please note that this assessment is not a substitute for an in-person evaluation with a clinician and the results may not be accurate.

1. I feel that my self-esteem is extremely high or that I am superior to others.
   Yes No


2. I feel rested after 3 or 4 hours of sleep.
   Yes No


3. I am more talkative or feel compelled to keep talking.
   Yes No


4. I feel that thoughts are racing through my head.
   Yes No


5. I am easily distracted.
   Yes No


6. I feel that I cannot stop moving due to anxiety (i.e., pacing the room, wringing my hands).
   Yes No


7. I start various tasks at work, school or socially and do not finish them.
   Yes No


8. I pursue pleasurable activities that are risky (i.e., spending money, sexual indiscretions or foolish business investments).
   Yes No


9. I am irritable.
   Yes No


10. My mood is high or elated and I feel that I am on "top of the world."
    Yes No

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