Take A Bipolar Quiz

How much do you know about bipolar disorder? Take this bipolar quiz and find out. The following statements can be answered "True" or "False". Answers can be found below the last question:

There are times when people notice that my moods seem to change quite a bit. I will have lots more energy than usual and feel as if I am so very happy I could give the whole world a hug.

I am quite outgoing and talkative... in fact, people tell me I'm talking too fast and too much. I'll speak at length about many different subjects, yet I feel unable to keep my mind focused on any one thing for very long.

I feel omnipotent - like I can do anything!

My thoughts seem to have sped up, yet it has become hard for me to remember things, and I seem to be changing my mind quite a bit - I can't make a definite decision anymore.

People tell me that I have become irritable and short tempered.

I don't seem to need a whole lot of sleep when I am feeling this way, and I'll also do things that my family and friends seem to think are reckless and impulsive.

I've gone on several wild shopping sprees, buying a lot of things that I can't afford. There have been several times lately that I stayed out and partied all night long, plus I am consuming a lot of alcohol. My sex drive has increased quite a bit, too.

I keep trying to convince people that I am dating my favorite celebrity.

Sometimes I'll hear voices that no one else does.

Out of the blue, I'll feel fearful and paranoid.

I feel and act aggressive and agitated, and can be uncooperative when confronted.

I feel sad and worthless. There's no hope for me. I don't want to go anywhere, or do anything. I'd just rather stay in bed and sleep all day.

I don't have any energy. I am crying a lot, and I can't seem to concentrate on anything.

I feel restless and irritable all the time.

I have one or more relatives who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

I have been thinking about death and suicide a lot.

How Did You Go?

All of these statements in this quiz can be true for someone who is bipolar. If you answered true to several, or all of them, it is possible that you may have bipolar disorder. There are many theories as to what causes this disorder, but the most prevalent is that there is an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain of those who are bipolar.

These chemicals relay messages within the brain. All this activity controls how a person thinks, feels, remembers, and learns, so when the chemicals are not balanced, a person's life can be affected in many different ways.

Bipolar disorder can not be cured, but it can be successfully controlled with medication and therapy. If you feel that you or a loved one may have bipolar disorder, please talk to your health care provider about a treatment plan.