The Bipolar Depression Quiz

Feel as though you’re on an emotional roller coaster? Take this quiz to find out whether Bipolar 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: (Check 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? (Check 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