It could be too confusing to address this question, "Is my wife bipolar," especially if your wife is not open to having these discussions or seeking help for any potential mental health conditions. If you think your wife may have bipolar disorder, it could be terrifying and unpredictable. Although it might be tough to point out this disorder, it isn't impossible either.
Some noticeable symptoms can help you understand if a person is bipolar or not. So, take this short quiz and find out if your wife has any symptoms of Bipolar Disorder.
1. Do her symptoms seem to be that of Bipolar Disorder?
A. Yes, Bipolar I
B. Yes, Bipolar II
C. No, but a different diagnosis
D. No that I know of
2. Has your wife ever experienced thoughts of suicide or attempted suicide?
A. Perhaps, yes
B. Sometimes
C. No
D. I am not sure
3. Do your wife’s symptoms cause difficulty in her daily life functioning?
A. Sometimes
B. Many times
C. Rarely
D. I don't think so
4. Does your wife experience periods of extreme happiness, decreased need for sleep, rapid speech, impulsivity, distractibility, or abnormally risky behaviors?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. No/I am not sure
5. Does your wife experience periods of extreme sadness, hopelessness, losing interest in activities, change in appetite, lack of energy, trouble concentrating/remembering things, or thoughts of harming herself?
A. Sometimes
B. Yes
C. Rarely
D. No/I am not sure
6. Does your wife experience major shifts in her mood or behavior that could escalate quickly and become out of control?
A. Yes
B. The depressive symptoms are more severe
C. Sometimes
D. Definitely mood swings, but it doesn’t become out of control
7. Are the shifts in your wife’s mood very different from her typical behavior?
A. Yes
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. I am not sure
8. How often does your wife experience significant changes in energy levels?
A. Very frequently
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely
D. Never/I'm not sure
9. Does your wife have episodes where she talks unusually fast or jumps from one idea to another?
A. Yes, often
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. No/I'm not sure
10. Have you noticed any prolonged periods where your wife seems unusually irritable or aggressive?
A. Yes, regularly
B. Occasionally
C. Rarely
D. No/I'm not sure
11. Does your wife engage in impulsive behaviors that are out of character for her?
A. Frequently
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
D. Never/I'm not sure
12. Has your wife experienced significant weight gain or loss without trying?
A. Yes, a notable change
B. A slight change
C. No change
D. I'm not sure
13. Do you notice manic episodes more prevalent than depressive episodes?
A. Yes
B. No, depressive episodes seem to be worse
C. They are both mild
D. I am not sure
14. Does your wife experience manic episodes nearly every day for at least a week at a time?
A. Yes
B. Maybe
C. I don't believe so
D. I am not sure
15. Does your wife have episodes of being severely depressed that last at least days or weeks at a time?
A. More than depression, she seems to have severe mood episodes
B. Yes
C. I believe so
D. I am not sure
