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Bipolar symptoms checker — family and friends

Sometimes a family member or friend's feelings can be so intense they prevent normal functioning. The individual's mood may swing from excessively "high" and/or irritable (called manic) to sad and low (called depression).

If you think you know someone who may have experienced or is experiencing the manic (hyper) phase of bipolar disorder, fill out this questionnaire. Your answers will not be recorded or retained on this website.

The questionnaire is not intended to provide a diagnosis; only a doctor can help determine if an individual is experiencing the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder. This symptoms checker, however, can be a valuable tool in helping you to determine if action needs to be taken.

My loved one is over age 18
Yes
No

The individual has a family member who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
Yes
No
Don't know

Manic moods

Has there ever been a period of time when your loved one:

  1. Was so hyperactive that others commented on it?
    Yes No

  2. Was so angry and irritable that you fought with others?
    Yes No

  3. Acted much more self confident than normal?
    Yes No

  4. Slept a few hours a night but didn't feel tired the next day?
    Yes No

  5. Had trouble concentrating and didn't get a lot accomplished?
    Yes No

  6. Spoke so rapidly that others asked the individual to slow down?
    Yes No

  7. Had lots more energy than normal?
    Yes No

  8. Was much more of an extrovert than normal?
    Yes No

  9. Changed clothing choices to brighter, more flamboyant colors and styles?
    Yes No

  10. Drank excessive amounts of alcohol or used illegal drugs?
    Yes No

  11. Was preoccupied by sex?
    Yes No

  12. Went on spending sprees that jeopardized their own or their family's finances?
    Yes No

  13. Did things that others who knew the individual considered unsafe?
    Yes No

  14. If you answered "yes" to more than one of these, did they happen during the same period of time?
    Yes
    No

Bipolar Symptoms Checker