Goldberg Bipolar Test Pdf
(updated 3/2019)The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) is a test for subtle versions of bipolar disorder. Before you start this test, you should know that it will not give you a “yes or no” answer. Mood problems fall on a from plain depression to “bipolar”. This test may help you understand where on that spectrum your depression falls.There is another test, called the MDQ, that you may run into which gives a “yes or no” answer, but is thus capable of giving a “wrong” answer. In fact, both of these tests have a problem with potential “false positives” — saying you have bipolar disorder when you don’t. So you must interpret your results carefully, by learning a lot about subtle.At some point you may see a mental health professional, either a skilled therapist like an MSW, or Ph.D.
Psychologist; or a psychiatrist. If they give you a diagnostic opinion that differs from your self-educated impression, you can discuss the differences in your points of view. If the difference is not resolved, you could try to get a second opinion. This diagnosis is very tricky territory.If you would like a paper-and-pencil version of this test that you can easily take to your doctor, here is the BSDS with other useful information for professionals. Use it instead of the one below. The Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic ScaleHere is the test, used by permission of developer Dr.
Read the following paragraph all the way through first, then follow the instructions which appear below it.Some individuals noticed that their mood and/or energy levels shift drastically from time to time. These individuals notice that, at times, they are moody and/or energy level is very low, and at other times, and very high.During their “low” phases, these individuals often feel a lack of energy, a need to stay in bed or get extra sleep, and little or no motivation to do things they need to do.They often put on weight during these periods. During their low phases, these individuals often feel “blue,” sad all the time, or depressed.Sometimes, during the low phases, they feel helpless or even suicidal. Their ability to function at work or socially is impaired. Typically, the low phases last for a few weeks, but sometimes they last only a few days.
Individuals with this type of pattern may experience a period of “normal” mood in between mood swings,during which their mood and energy level feels “right” and their ability to function is not disturbed. They may then noticed they marked shift or “switch” in the way they feel. Their energy increases above what is normal for them, and they often get many things done they would not ordinarily be able to do. Sometimes during those “high” periods, these individuals feel as if they had too much energy or feel “hyper”. Some individuals, during these high periods, may feel irritable, “on edge,” or aggressive.Some individuals, during the high periods, take on too many activities at once.
During the high periods, some individuals may spend money in ways that cause them trouble.They may be more talkative, outgoing or sexual during these periods. Sometimes, their behavior during the high periods seems strange or annoying to others. Sometimes, these individuals get into difficulty with co-workers or police during these high periods.Sometimes, they increase their alcohol or nonprescription drug use during the high periods.Which of the following is most accurate: A. This story fits me very well, or almost perfectly. B.
This story fits me fairly well. C. This story fits me to some degree, but not in most respects.
D. This story doesn’t really describe me at all.Put a check after each sentence in the paragraph above that accurately describes you.
Goldberg Bipolar Spectrum Screening Test Scoring
You can and then score it, or just keep track of your checks on a blank page.When you’re done, click here to yourself. (Why didn’t I automate this?
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Because this site store no information about you).
Lincoln,lol Nah, I'll keep Max for now. I feel the same as I always do.
It's just that seeing myself as a measurement, so far removed from what's considered normal, seems a bit surreal. I can't imagine scoring less than 10.
I guess I partly expect most people to score near myself.CanadysPeak,I hope your surgery went well, and you are feeling better soon. If you retake the test, and want to change your poll option, you can. It's an open poll.Fuqin,The test isn't meant as a definitive diagnosis. Only a real psychiatrist can determine anything for certain.
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You can retake the test and do the poll again, if you want. Did you already post on the poll? I see someone scored between 36 and 50, but not 25.Resident Member Posts: 4151 Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Blog:.
Sisyphus I don’t now how it works I scored 25 an left, I was just curious, and no I didn’t take it as a diagnosis tool certainly not, hell the times I have consulted professional’s I walk away thinking which one of us needs help here, but without the little bit of paper they are apparently the more psychologically robust ( I have my doubts) personal philosophy gets me through what doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.Resident Member Posts: 3061 Joined: 29 May 2005 Location: The land of OZ Blog:. I scored a 24. Which I think may be a representative average for me.
Sometimes I'm worse, sometimes I'm better. Sometimes I'm both, where I'm certainly aware of how dismally I feel, but I'm also aware that the reality of the situation doesn't really warrant such a negative reaction. In the past year or so I have been seeing a school provided counselor, more regularly during the spring semester last year, and these days just when I feel like I need it.
She has given me some tools to help me deal with my stress and anxiety on my own, which is why I haven't been seeing her as regularly anymore.I like how the beginning of the test says, use this to see if you need further professional help, or to track your moods. Everybody has bad days. But perhaps you have more - or less!
Than you think you do. And simple awareness (a la mindfulness) of what you're feeling is, I think, a step forward in itself.tess, I think the point of this test is to help people get a handle on their own state of mind and see if it seems advisable to take the next step. It's not like the instructions read, 'If you score X or higher, get yourself on antidepressants post haste.' My results came with text saying that I appear to have some symptoms associated with depressive disorders and that I might benefit from seeing a professional to get a real diagnosis. Which sounds perfectly reasonable to me.Resident Expert Posts: 3039 Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Blog. Paralith wrote:tess, I think the point of this test is to help people get a handle on their own state of mind and see if it seems advisable to take the next step. It's not like the instructions read, 'If you score X or higher, get yourself on antidepressants post haste.'
My results came with text saying that I appear to have some symptoms associated with depressive disorders and that I might benefit from seeing a professional to get a real diagnosis. Which sounds perfectly reasonable to me.Sorry, when I goggled this test it come with a promise of a promise to diagnose bipolarHowever, I still insist that the test will not make a distinction between clinical depression and the 21 century common definition of a depression. Feeling down. Lincoln,I was reading through the comments regarding this matter and your response of the highest score being in the 85th percentile but upon farther research determining that the correct highest percentile would more likely be in the range of 90.
I also gathered that you had said that you took the test answering the questions with what you thought would be 'the most depressing' of answers. You cannot accurately answer those questions thinking in the same mindset of the persons taking the test with a different mindset, maybe one of an actual person suffering from depression.
