Elevated Mood / Mania / Hypomania
11 questions
1. Have you ever had a period where you felt unusually happy, excited, or euphoric for several days or longer?
2. Have you ever felt so energetic that you needed much less sleep than usual and still felt rested?
3. Have you ever been much more talkative than normal?
4. Have you ever had racing thoughts or ideas moving rapidly through your mind?
5. Have you ever felt unusually confident, powerful, or invincible?
6. Have you ever become easily distracted because your mind was jumping from one thing to another?
7. Have you ever started many new projects or activities at the same time?
8. Have you ever been unusually productive or active compared to your normal self?
9. Have you ever spent money impulsively or excessively during a period of high energy?
10. Have you ever taken unusual risks that later caused problems?
11. Have you ever felt unusually social or outgoing compared to your normal behavior?
12. Have others told you that you seemed unusually energetic, excited, or different from your usual self?
13. Have you ever experienced a period of at least two weeks when you felt sad, empty, or depressed most of the day?
14. Have you ever lost interest in activities you usually enjoy?
15. Have you experienced significant changes in appetite or weight during low mood periods?
16. Have you had trouble sleeping or slept excessively during low mood periods?
17. Have you felt unusually tired or lacking energy for extended periods?
18. Have you had difficulty concentrating or making decisions during low mood periods?
19. Have you felt worthless, hopeless, or excessively guilty?
20. Have you ever had thoughts that life was not worth living?
21. Do you experience noticeable shifts between periods of high energy and low mood?
22. Have these mood changes caused problems at work, school, business, or relationships?
23. Have friends or family noticed major changes in your mood or behavior?
24. Do these mood changes seem stronger than normal emotional ups and downs?
25. Have these mood episodes occurred more than once in your life?
