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Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale, BSDS

Online Test

Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS) was developed by Ronald Pies (Ronald Pies) and further refined by Nassir Ghaemi (S. Nassir Ghaemi) together with colleagues. The method is intended to identify signs of conditions related to the bipolar spectrum — both pronounced and moderate forms.

The scale describes characteristic changes in mood and energy level — ranging from increased activity and elevated mood to periods of fatigue and reduced emotional state. Based on the overall responses, the degree of these fluctuations and their impact on the general condition is determined.

BSDS helps to form a comprehensive understanding of possible manifestations of the bipolar spectrum and serves as a supplementary tool for the preliminary assessment of emotional stability.

Online Test

Instructions:

You will be presented with 19 statements, each to be answered with “yes” or “no”. Read each statement carefully and decide whether it corresponds to your own experience.

This is followed by a summarizing statement that assesses the overall impression based on your responses to the preceding items. Four response options are available for this statement.

Please answer all statements as spontaneously as possible and in accordance with your own experience.

Some individuals noticed that their mood and/or energy levels shift drastically from time to time
Yes No
These individuals notice that, at times, they are moody and/or energy level is very low, and at other times, and very high
Yes No
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
Yes No
They often put on weight during these periods
Yes No
During their low phases, these individuals often feel “blue,” sad all the time, or depressed
Yes No
Sometimes, during the low phases, they feel helpless or even suicidal
Yes No
Their ability to function at work or socially is impaired
Yes No
Typically, the low phases last for a few weeks, but sometimes they last only a few days
Yes No
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
Yes No
They may then noticed they marked shift or “switch” in the way they feel
Yes No
Their energy increases above what is normal for them, and they often get many things done they would not ordinarily be able to do
Yes No
Sometimes during those “high” periods, these individuals feel as if they had too much energy or feel “hyper”
Yes No
Some individuals, during these high periods, may feel irritable, “on edge,” or aggressive
Yes No
Some individuals, during the high periods, take on too many activities at once
Yes No
During the high periods, some individuals may spend money in ways that cause them trouble
Yes No
They may be more talkative, outgoing or sexual during these periods
Yes No
Sometimes, their behavior during the high periods seems strange or annoying to others
Yes No
Sometimes, these individuals get into difficulty with co-workers or police during these high periods
Yes No
Sometimes, they increase their alcohol or nonprescription drug use during the high periods
Yes No
Now that you have read this passage, please check one of the following four options:
This story fits me very well, or almost perfectly

This story fits me fairly well

This story fits me to some degree, but not in most respects

This story does not really describe me at all