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Take Our Quick & Easy Bipolar Questionnaire

Bipolar disorder can cause intense shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels — but you’re not alone. Millions of people experience these changes, which can affect relationships, work, and daily life. Please read each question and answer based on your lifetime experiences, not just recent weeks.
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Bipolar Questionnaire

16 QUESTIONS 6 MINUTES

For each of the following, answer “Yes” or “No.”

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Part 1: Symptom Checklist

You felt so good or hyper that other people thought you were not your normal self, or you were so hyper that you got into trouble?
YesNo

You were so irritable that you shouted at people or started fights or arguments?
YesNo

You felt much more self-confident than usual?
YesNo

You got much less sleep than usual and found you didn’t really miss it?
YesNo

You were much more talkative or spoke much faster than usual?
YesNo

Thoughts raced through your head or you couldn’t slow your mind down?
YesNo

You were so easily distracted by things around you that you had trouble concentrating or staying on track?
YesNo

You had much more energy than usual?
YesNo

You were much more active or did many more things than usual?
YesNo

You were much more social or outgoing than usual (e.g., telephoning friends in the middle of the night)?
YesNo

You were more interested in sex than usual?
YesNo

You did things that were unusual for you or that other people might have thought were excessive, foolish, or risky?
YesNo

Spending money got you or your family in trouble?
YesNo

Part 2: Symptom Co-occurrence

If you checked “Yes” to more than one of the above, have several of these ever happened during the same period of time?
YesNo

Part 3: Functional Impact

How much of a problem did any of these cause you — like being unable to work, having family, money, or legal troubles, or getting into arguments or fights?
No problemMinor problemModerate problemSerious problem

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Important: Questionnaires like this are best completed in the presence of a qualified clinician who can appropriately interpret the scoring and results in the context of your overall health and history. Self-scoring may lead to misinterpretation and should not be used as the sole basis for any health decisions.

This health survey is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any personal health concerns. Completion of this survey does not establish a patient-clinician relationship. Responses are NOT monitored. If you are thinking of harming yourself or others please call toll-free 9-8-8 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7), 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. By proceeding, you acknowledge this disclaimer and agree that this tool is for general awareness only. You assume all risks associated with its use. The survey administrators are not liable for reliance on its content.

This questionnaire is based on the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), developed by Robert M. A. Hirschfeld, M.D., et al., in collaboration with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) and the University of Florida. Hirschfeld, R. M. A., Williams, J. B. W., Spitzer, R. L., et al. (2000). Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: The Mood Disorder Questionnaire. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157, 1873-1875. The MDQ is made available for clinical, educational, and informational use. © Robert M. A. Hirschfeld, M.D., et al.