Bipolar Disorder

Do I have Bipolar Disorder?

bipolar disorder

Bipolar Disorder, also known as manic depressive illness, is a brain disorder characterized by unusual shifts in mood, behavior, energy and sleep patterns that usually develops in young adulthood. Unlike normal moodiness, the symptoms are severe and can be life threatening. A person with the disorder cycles through periods of "mania," with great excitability, hyperactivity, impulsivity, risky behavior and then to periods of significant depression. In this period of clinical depression the person is often overcome with feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, and a withdrawal from the world. In either state, mania or depression, there is a risk of suicide; intervention and treatment is crucial.


Have you felt much more confident than usual?

Always

Sometimes

Never





Has there been a time when you felt too good and too hyper and others said you were not yourself?:

Always

Sometimes

Never





Have you had much less sleep than usual and not missed it?:

Always

Sometimes

Never



 





Have you had thoughts racing through your head or you couldn't slow your mind down?:

Always

Sometimes

Never



 





Have you been so irritable that you have started fights or arguments?:

Always

Sometimes

Never



 





Has spending money got you or your family in trouble?:

Always

Sometime

Never



 





Have you been much more active or social, doing lots of things?:

Always

Sometime

Never



 





Have you done things others would consider excessive, foolish or risky?:

Always

Sometime

Never





Do you call people or start projects in the middle of the night?:

Always

Sometime

Never



 




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