What this test explores
The test focuses on how often, over the last few years, you have experienced:
- Elevated mood & energy – feeling unusually energised, confident, talkative or “wired”, with less need for sleep.
- Impulsivity & risk-taking – spending sprees, risky behaviours or rapid decisions that you might later regret.
- Depression & low mood – periods of sadness, emptiness, loss of interest, fatigue and self-criticism.
- Mood instability – noticeable swings between higher and lower energy or mood states, sometimes within days.
Many people have mood fluctuations. What matters in bipolar spectrum patterns is the combination of elevated and low periods, their intensity, duration and impact on your daily life and safety.
Before you start
This psychological self-assessment self-assessment helps you explore relevant psychological traits, symptoms, or behavior patterns. Answer each item based on your typical recent experience. 40 questions, all responses are required for an accurate indicative result.
This page is designed for self-reflection around relevant psychological traits, symptoms, or behavior patterns.
Look at how often the pattern appears, how strong it feels, and how much it affects daily functioning.
Online screening tools can support awareness, but they cannot confirm or exclude a clinical condition.
Who this test may help
This test may be useful if you want a structured snapshot of relevant psychological traits, symptoms, or behavior patterns and a starting point for reflection, tracking, or discussion with a professional.
How to read your score
Interpret the result together with context: recent stressors, sleep, health, relationships, and how long the pattern has been present. Borderline scores are best treated as signals, not labels.
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How to use this result
Many people feel confused or ashamed about mood swings or periods of high and low energy. Seeing these patterns as possible nervous-system states can support self-awareness and reduce self-blame.
You can use this profile to notice which themes stand out for you (for example elevated mood and impulsivity, or longer depressive phases, or frequent shifts between the two) and to guide conversations with professionals about mood-focused, evidence-based support options.
Bipolar Spectrum Test – FAQ
Does a high score mean I have Bipolar Disorder?
Not necessarily. A high score suggests that bipolar-like patterns may be present, but only a qualified mental health professional, after a full assessment, can determine whether your experiences meet diagnostic criteria for a Bipolar Disorder or are better explained by other conditions or life circumstances.
Why does the test ask about both “high” and “low” periods?
Bipolar spectrum conditions are characterised by changes in mood and energy across time, not just depression or just elevated mood. Exploring both directions – higher and lower energy states – helps you see the broader pattern rather than focusing on single episodes.
Can this test replace a professional assessment?
No. The test is a self-reflection and psychoeducation tool. It cannot include all relevant factors such as your medical history, current medications, risk assessment or other diagnoses. If you are concerned about mood swings, bring your results to a qualified professional and use them as a starting point for a fuller conversation.