“Is it Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder?” (Educational only)
How to Use
- Time-frames
• Bipolar-style: think across your lifetime—focus on episodes 4+ days (hypomania) or 1+ week (mania).
• Borderline-style: think about your usual pattern over the past year. - Response Scale 0–3
0 = Never • 1 = Occasionally • 2 = Often • 3 = Almost always - Answer every item, then tap Show Results.
Episodic Mood Questions (1-6)
1 I’ve had bursts of unusually high energy lasting several days.
2 During those highs I spent more, took risks, or felt super-important.
3 I’ve had low periods (2+ weeks) clearly different from other times.
4 These mood highs/lows came out of the blue, not just life events.
5 Friends/family noticed my mood shifted in blocks of days or weeks.
6 A doctor has wondered about mania/hypomania or prescribed a mood stabilizer.
Stable Pattern Questions (7-12)
7 My mood can flip within minutes if I fear rejection.
8 I work hard—sometimes desperately—to keep people from leaving me.
9 My self-image changes quickly from proud to worthless.
10 I often feel chronically empty, unsure who I am.
11 When very upset I’ve threatened or engaged in self-harm.
12 My anger can be intense and hard to control.
Crisis disclaimer: If you feel unsafe with your thoughts, dial 988 in the U.S./Canada or find help at findahelpline.com.
This quiz is educational, not a diagnosis. No answers are stored or shared.
This quiz is educational, not a diagnosis. No answers are stored or shared.