Bipolar Hypomania Quiz

Instructions: Please answer the following questions honestly to assess your potential hypomania symptoms.

Group 1:

1. Have you experienced unusually high energy levels or increased activity?

2. Do you feel an abnormal sense of happiness without a specific reason and lasting longer than normal?

3. Has your mood been unusually expansive or are you irritable without a clear cause?

Group 2:

1. Do you feel a sense of grandiosity or higher self-esteem than usual? For example, do you feel exceptional in specific tasks or activities?

2. Do you feel after minimal sleep, requiring fewer hours than usual?

3. Do you find yourself talking more than usual or have a pressing need to keep talking?

4. Are your thoughts racing or do you speak extremely rapidly, often jumping from topic to topic?

5. Are you easily distracted or have difficulty maintaining focus?

6. Do you experience physical restlessness or impulsively engage in projects, like cleaning or making calls at unconventional hours?

7. Do you take excessive risks without considering the potential consequences or spend money recklessly?

Group 3:

1. Have your behaviors caused significant difficulties in your life, such as severe relationship problems or job loss?

2. Have you experienced suicidal thoughts or ideas?

3. Have you required hospitalization due to these symptoms?

Note: If you answered "yes" to any question in Group 3, it indicates a possible manic episode rather than hypomania. Please consider taking the Bipolar Mania Quiz.

Scoring:

Group 1:

• 0-1 "Yes" = 0 points
• 2+ "Yes" = 1 point

Group 2:

• 0-2 "Yes" = 0 points
• 3+ "Yes" = 1 point

Total Score:

• 0-1 points: Low probability of bipolar hypomania
• 2-3 points: Moderate probability of bipolar hypomania
• 4+ points: High probability of bipolar hypomania

Other Considerations:

1. Mania vs. Hypomania: If your symptoms include euphoria, grandiosity, or grandiose delusions, it may indicate mania rather than hypomania.

2. Mixed Episodes: If you experience symptoms of both depression and hypomania or mania simultaneously, it may be a mixed episode.

3. Other Diagnoses: It's essential to consider other possible psychiatric diagnoses that might explain your symptoms.

Additional Factors:

1. Substance Use: Did these symptoms begin with the use of an illegal drug? If so, a hypomania diagnosis may not be applicable, but immediate treatment is still crucial.

2. Antidepressant Use: Did your symptoms appear after starting an antidepressant? While a hypomania diagnosis is still possible, you should seek immediate treatment.

Remember: This quiz is not a formal diagnostic tool and should not substitute for a professional evaluation by a mental health care provider. If you answered "yes" to several questions, it's essential to discuss your symptoms with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan.