Is My Husband Bipolar Quiz

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15 Questions | Total Attempts: 6449 | Updated: Oct 19, 2024
Is My Husband Bipolar Quiz

Everyone struggles with ups and downs in life from time to time, but when you are married to someone with bipolar disorder, these ups and downs are sudden and severe and could seriously hinder your relationship if not well-managed.

When a person is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, their ups and downs are very drastic. They can switch between periods of mania where they have endless energy and confidence, to sudden plunges into a deep depression with little to no warning. These changes are outside of their control.

Bipolar disorder comes in different forms, so it is important to know which type a person is diagnosed with to plan for the best course of treatment. If you are afraid you might be married to someone with bipolar disorder, take this short quiz to help you know whether professional help may be needed.

Questions Excerpt

1. Does your spouse seem to have drastic or sudden mood or behavior changes?

A. Yes, they are severe

B. Yes, but it is not severe

C. Sometimes

2. Does your spouse have periods where they feel euphoric, upbeat, and talk non-stop?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes, they seem unusually upbeat and outgoing

C. Not really

3. Does your spouse develop extremely irritable moods where the littlest thing will cause them to explode? (Seek professional help immediately if you ever feel like you are at risk of harm)

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. Rarely

4. Are your spouse's mood changes significantly different from the normal behavior you are used to from them?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. Rarely

5. Is your spouse easily distracted at times, jumping from idea to idea and speaking much faster than normal?

A. Yes

B. Somewhat

C. Not that I have noticed

6. Has your spouse been engaging in overly impulsive or self-destructive behaviors such as affairs, sporadic spending sprees, or risky investments that are largely outside of their character?

A. Yes

B. Somewhat

C. No

7. Does your spouse seem to go through periods where they appear to have endless energy followed by periods where they have no energy at all to even get out of bed,  regardless of how much sleep they are getting?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. No

8. When your spouse is in a sad mood, do they spend most of their time depressed and find it hard to seek pleasure in their lives?

A. Yes, sometimes

B. Yes, frequently

C. Not really

9. Does your spouse go through periods where they are drained of all their energy and motivation to do even the littlest things?

A. Yes

B. Sometimes

C. Not really

10. Has your spouse ever experienced suicidal thoughts or attempted to harm themselves? (if you answer A or B, please seek professional help immediately)

A. Yes

B. They have had thoughts but haven’t acted on it

C. Not that I know of

11. Does your husband experience extreme confidence or grandiosity at times, believing he can accomplish anything?

A. Yes, frequently

B. Occasionally

C. No, not really

12. Does your spouse show a noticeable decrease in interest in activities they usually enjoy?

A. Yes, often

B. Sometimes

C. Rarely

13. Does your husband have difficulty sleeping yet seems energized and alert?

A. Yes, often

B. Sometimes

C. No, he sleeps well

14. Does your husband display reckless behavior, such as dangerous driving or substance use, during certain moods?

A. Yes, frequently

B. Occasionally

C. No, he is usually cautious

15. Are there times when your spouse appears to have a racing mind and jumps from topic to topic in conversation?

A. Yes, often

B. Sometimes

C. No, he speaks normally


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