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Types of Bipolar Disorders

Bipolar disorder, as discussed in this quiz, is often characterized by extreme moods, they will often come in waves or episodes, the "high" episodes are known as manic episodes, and the "low" episodes are called depressive episodes. Although this quiz is testing for general symptoms of bipolar disorder, there are two types of bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2. 

Bipolar disorder 1 is characterized by at least one manic episode, but no occurrence of a major depressive episode is required for diagnosis with type 1 bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder 1 is often more extreme in the manic episode that it may require hospitalization for full treatment. 

Bipolar disorder 2, on the other hand, is characterized by a major depressive episode that lasts at least two weeks and at least one manic episode. However, manic episodes with bipolar disorder are often not as severe as they are with bipolar 1, they are sometimes referred to as hypomanic episodes, and do not usually result in hospitalization.

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Whether you or a loved one are experiencing signs or symptoms of bipolar 1 or bipolar 2, it may be worth discussing the disorder and symptoms you resonated with from the quiz, with a licensed mental health professional after completing this bipolar quiz. Everyone will experience symptoms of bipolar differently, and can benefit from seeking help for the disorder, outside of the resources mentioned on this quiz page. 

What is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a condition that causes extreme mood swings characterized by intense emotional episodes (mania or hypomania) followed by inexplicable emotional ‘downs’ (depression).

When you go into depression with mental disorders, you may feel hopeless and sad. You lose your interest in pleasurable activities and feel exhausted most of the time.

But as soon as your mood shifts to mania or hypomania, you begin to experience a significant increase in motivation. You feel euphoric, full of energy, restless, and nervous. This quiz will discuss a variety of those symptoms which may occur with mood disorders.

For those with bipolar disorder, bipolar disorder can feel like an endless cycle of euphoria and depression. While you can appreciate, and perhaps even enjoy, the periods of mania the frequent emotional ups and downs can become exhausting at some point with bipolar.

The mood changes that characterize bipolar disorder can affect your sleep, behavior, decisions, and social interactions. In other words, this condition can eventually impact your personal and professional life.

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That is why this bipolar disorder test or quiz is in place to help understand potential symptoms of bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is treatable, once diagnosed.

Although bipolar disorder will last all of someone's life, people who have this condition can learn to manage mood swings and other related symptoms by following a specific treatment plan for bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is not something you have to deal with alone, there are people out there who can help!

Signs of Bipolar Disorder

To understand what people with bipolar disorder are going through and what is acknowledged in this quiz, we need to look at the symptoms that characterize the manic and depressive episodes.

During the manic phase, patients may experience:

  • High levels of energy
  • Excessive, rapid, and sometimes incoherent speaking
  • Grandiosity and an increased sense of self-esteem
  • Restlessness
  • Lack of focus
  • Impulsive decision making
  • Tendency to engage in numerous projects
  • Excessive risk-taking
  • Substance abuse
  • Lack of sleep
  • Intrusive, repetitive thoughts.

During the depressive phase, patients may experience

  • Depressive mood
  • Lack of energy
  • Lack of motivation
  • Poor quality sleep
  • Physical and mental exhaustion
  • Persistent sadness
  • Feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Difficulty in making decisions.

Depending on the severity of the condition, each phase can last between one week and two-three months. Those with bipolar may or may not realize they are experiencing an episode with the disorder. That is one reason why this bipolar quiz may be a good place to start for testing and understanding the disorders. Whether you are experiencing bipolar 1 or 2, treatment for the disorder will be beneficial.  

Bipolar Test Information

Anyone can experience bipolar disorder, so this test is for everyone. It's important to note that bipolar disorder can present differently in different people.

How is Bipolar Disorder Treated?

Since bipolar disorder is a severe psychiatric condition, mental health professionals will often recommend a combination of both medication and therapy. This quiz is not treatment, please reach out for help today after taking the quiz.

Psychotherapy

Individual and group therapy can have a significantly positive impact on the symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Approaches like dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-centered therapy, or family-oriented therapy provide some of the most widely used strategies for treating bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder can be treated in a variety of ways via therapy.

With the help of a licensed counselor or therapist, you can acquire healthy coping strategies that help you maintain emotional stability and manage sudden mood swings. After this bipolar disorder test, be sure to reach out to a professional about the symptoms you experience with bipolar disorder or other potential disorders not mentioned in the quiz.

Medication

Most experts agree that drug therapy is a first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. In other words, it’s almost impossible to achieve recovery in the absence of pharmacological interventions.

Medication lowers the intensity of manic and depressive symptoms, thus cultivating emotional stability. This allows patients to focus on implementing lifestyle changes that help them manage their condition better.

In the most severe cases of mania or depression, hospitalization may be necessary.

Lifestyle changes

As always, your day-to-day habits can influence your ability to handle the emotional instability associated with this condition.

Adopting a healthy lifestyle can be an essential part of your overall recovery and reduce symptoms mentioned in the quiz. This can include giving up on psychoactive substances, adopting a regular sleep schedule, and regular exercise. Those with bipolar symptoms mentioned in the quiz frequently report that meditation and yoga are helpful.

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Again, regardless of the symptoms you are experiencing and whether or not you scored symptomatic in the quiz, there is help our there to improve your mental health and decrease the symptoms mentioned in the quiz.

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Helpful. Change is knowledge. I'm seeing my Dr. tomorrow.

LV·Draper, United States·July 2020

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This helped a lot and I appreciate it very much thanks!

AC·Corio, Australia·April 2020

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Much more detailed than others. Questions were direct and simple to understand. Helped me accept a bit more what I already knew.

NS·Warren, United States·April 2020

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I did this test after I had already been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and my psychiatrist gave me a sheet to fill out to determine if I was or not and these are the exact questions so if you get high risk, please go see a doctor or some sort. Counselling can only help so much and only in some situations. I’m already being prepared a high dosage of pills and further measurements are being taken. Talk to a doctor. They will help you feel better.

WS·Leamington, Canada·February 2020

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Been having issues lately, such as large and quick mood swings to hypersexuality to picking fights for no reason. This test shed a bit of light on what may be the problem.

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