Take the Bipolar Depression Test below to find out if you suffer from the Depressive Syndrome of Bipolar Disorder.

BIPOLAR DEPRESSION TEST

Instructions: Please follow the instructions below; read the statements and answer each item that you believe accurately describes your condition

1.1 Have you <i><b><u>EVER</u></b></i> experienced a period of time when you persistently had an extremely elated mood and an unusual surge of energy?
  • Yes
  • No

1.2 Have you <b><i><u>EVER</u></i></b> experienced a period of time when you were irritable most of the day for several days for no obvious reason?
  • Yes
  • No

2. I feel down and sad
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Always

3. I don’t enjoy the things I formerly took take pleasure in
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • A good part of the time
  • Always

4. I feel slowed down
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • A good part of the time
  • Almost all day long

5. I feel that I have no energy
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • A good part of the time
  • Almost all day long

6. I find it hard to focus on anything
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • A good part of the time
  • Always

7. I have troubles falling or staying asleep
  • Never
  • Rarely
  • Sometimes
  • Often
  • Every night

8. I sleep more than usual
  • Not at all
  • A little bit
  • To some extent
  • To a significant extent
  • Excessively

9. I have poor appetite
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Always

10. I eat more than usual
  • Not at all
  • A little bit
  • To some extent
  • To a significant extent
  • Excessively

11. I have feelings of worthlessness
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Always

12. I wish I were dead and feel suicidal
  • Never
  • Little of the time
  • Some of the times
  • Good part of the time
  • Constantly