Bipolar Disorder Test Step 1 of 20 5% This self-assessment is a tool to help you recognize potential patterns of extreme shifts in mood and energy that may be affecting your life. It is completely confidential and for informational purposes only. Disclaimer: This tool is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. If your results suggest potential bipolar disorder symptoms, we strongly recommend consulting a licensed mental health professional for a comprehensive evaluation. Directions Read each question carefully and consider how you have felt and behaved during distinct periods in your life, both in and out of the service. Select the option that best represents your experience. Answer all 20 questions honestly to ensure accurate results. There are no right or wrong answers. Your results will provide an overview of how your experiences align with common bipolar disorder symptoms and suggest next steps based on your score.1. Have you ever had a period where you felt unusually 'amped up' or full of energy—so much so that you were not your usual self and your friends, colleagues, or family noticed? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 2. Have there been distinct times when your self-confidence was excessively high, making you feel like you could accomplish anything or that you were more important than those around you? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 3. Were there periods when you could function on significantly less sleep (e.g., feeling fully rested on only 2-3 hours a night for days) but still had an incredible amount of energy? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 4. Have you gone through phases where you were far more talkative than usual, or felt a constant pressure to keep talking, even if others couldn’t get a word in? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 5. Have you experienced times when your thoughts were racing so fast it felt like you couldn't keep up with them or get them to slow down? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 6. Were there periods you were so easily distracted that your focus was constantly being pulled away from the task or mission at hand? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 7. Have you become intensely focused on a new task or project (at work, home, or socially) to a degree that was unusual for you and perhaps seemed excessive to others? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 8. Have you had periods of engaging in impulsive behaviors that had the potential for serious consequences, such as spending savings, reckless driving, or other high-risk activities? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 9. Did these 'amped up' periods ever cause significant problems with your career, relationships, or finances, or lead to disciplinary action or hospitalization? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 10. Have you also experienced separate, distinct periods lasting at least two weeks where you felt persistently 'in a funk,' empty, or hopeless? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 11. During these low periods, have you lost all interest or pleasure in things you once enjoyed, like hobbies, going out, or spending time with family? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 12. During these low times, have you dealt with significant, unintentional changes in your weight or appetite? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 13. Have you struggled with a profound lack of energy or a deep, physical fatigue that made even simple tasks feel like a major effort? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 14. Have you been weighed down by feelings of worthlessness or intense guilt, perhaps about things you did or didn’t do during your service? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 15. During these low periods, was it hard to concentrate, think clearly, or make decisions? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 16. Have you had recurrent thoughts that life wasn’t worth living or thoughts of harming yourself during these depressive episodes? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 17. Do these major shifts in your mood feel like they come out of the blue, rather than being a direct reaction to what’s going on in your life? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 18. Have your family or friends ever described you as being like two different people because of these shifts between highs and lows? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 19. During the most extreme 'up' periods, have you ever lost touch with reality, like seeing or hearing things others didn't, or believing things that weren't true? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always 20. Do you have a close biological relative (parent, sibling, or child) who has struggled with similar extreme mood swings or was diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Never Rarely Sometimes Often Always