Bipolar Disorder Test - Check your symptoms
Am I Bipolar?
"Am I Bipolar?" - Many people would want to know the answer to this question who experience mood swings. For the average person it can be quite a difficult diagnosis as the symptoms are very similar to what most people experience in normal high and lows of everyday life.
1 in every 10 people suffer from bipolar symptoms over the age of 18 and yet many more people 'believe' they have the illness.
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Indications of manic episodes
. I am always talking - constantly. I find that there are not enough seconds in a minute to get all of my words out.
. I sometimes experience extreme amounts of nervous energy
· Sometimes I am a compulsive shopper.
. On occassion I actually do not want to sleep - I would prefer to be awake all night.
· Family and friends have been telling me that I've been acting strange lately. I have become angry and a loud outspoken person.
. On most occassions I just feel really sluggish and larthargic
. My sex drive is vast and I can't get enough.
. I find it difficult to concentrate.
· I feel like I'm the king of the world and I control it all, nobody is above me.
Indications of depression episodes
· I no longer get any pleasure in doing the things I once loved to do.
· I have trouble sleeping or find that I just can't sleep.
· I don't feel like eating, I have no appetite.
· I have many aches and pains in my chest and body that will not subside.
· I lack energy when it comes to having sex.
· I lack focus and find it hard to concentrate.
· I'm a very absentminded person and cannot stay 'switched on'.
. I feel like snacking most of the time.
· People and things around me make me angry without any real reason.
· I can't figure out why I feel disappointed and scared about things.
· I always feel dark or sad.
· I'd rather be alone than talk to people most of the time.
· It's hard for me to get out of bed at the start of the day.
· I feel as if my existence on earth has no meaning and nothing good will ever happen.
· I really hate myself or loath my being.
· I've always thought about killing myself and the ways on how to do so.
Indications of Bipolar Disorder
· The highs and lows in my mood alternately repeat as time goes on within a daily occurrence.
· My mood swings cause me problems at work and at home.
If most or all of these statements best describes your everyday mood in the duration of one week or more, a checkup with your doctor might be a good idea since there's a probability that if you can tick a box for most of these symptoms you might be suffering a Bipolar Disorder. Besides, early detection and consistent treatment is the best way to win the battle against this lifelong illness. By the taking this Bipolar Test you have taken the first step.