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Bipolar disorder, sometimes called manic depression, is characterized by bouts of manic, high-energy episodes coupled with damaging bouts of depression. The condition is highly treatable, though, once it’s determined that symptoms are present. This test could help.
This test is for anyone curious about bipolar disorder or concerned that they may have some symptoms of the condition. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be diagnostic.
If you think symptoms of bipolar disorder are limiting you personally or professionally, you can speak to a mental health professional about ways to actively address them. You can find someone near you in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory.
American Psychiatric Association. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition.
Hirschfeld, et al. Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: the Mood Disorder Questionnaire.
It’s increasingly common for someone to be diagnosed with a condition such as ADHD or autism as an adult. A diagnosis often brings relief, but it can also come with as many questions as answers.
