M A R C I A  W E S L E Y,  Psy. D.
 BIPOLAR
DISORDER
  
   


B I P O L A R    D I S O R D E R

About 20% of people who suffer with depression experience intermittent periods of exhilaration. These periods are marked by uncommon stamina and emotional excitement which often alternate with periods of depression.

QUESTIONS
True
False
    • I am experiencing inflated self-esteem or feelings of grandiosity.
    • I have a decreased need for sleep.
    • I am more talkative than usual or feel pressured to keep talking.
    • My thoughts are racing.
    • I can't stay focused.
    • I have significantly increased my goal-directed activity either socially, at work or school.
    • I am experiencing excessive sexual energy and/or am excessively agitated.
    • I am experiencing excessive involvement in pleasurable activities that have a high potential for painful consequences such as buying sprees, sexual indiscretions, or foolish business investments.

Evaluation

If you are experiencing 3 or more of the symptoms listed above (or 4 of the symptoms if you are experiencing an irritable mood rather than an expansive mood) then you may be suffering from a bipolar disorder.

(These questions were derived from the diagnostic criteria from the DSM-VI.)

 
 
 

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