Preview only · not scored here

BSDS

Ghaemi et al. (2005). Endorse statements that describe you. Fit-rating bonus (0/2/4/6) applied clinically; not scored here.

  1. 1.Some individuals notice their mood and energy shift drastically from time to time.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  2. 2.At times, mood and energy are very low; at other times, very high.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  3. 3.During low phases, I lack energy and need extra sleep with little motivation.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  4. 4.I often put on weight during low periods.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  5. 5.During low phases I feel blue, sad, or depressed most of the time.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  6. 6.Sometimes, during low phases, I feel helpless or even suicidal.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  7. 7.My ability to function at work or socially is impaired during these phases.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  8. 8.Typically, these low phases last a few weeks, sometimes only a few days.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  9. 9.Between mood swings I experience periods of 'normal' mood.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  10. 10.At those times, mood, energy and behaviour feel appropriate.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  11. 11.Then I may notice a marked switch in how I feel.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  12. 12.Energy increases above what is normal for me and I accomplish more.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  13. 13.Sometimes my thinking speeds up so much that others struggle to keep up.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  14. 14.I may become so hyper that I irritate others or start arguments.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  15. 15.I may become overly self-confident.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  16. 16.I may spend money in ways that cause me trouble.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  17. 17.I may talk more or become more sexually active.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  18. 18.Sometimes my behaviour during highs seems strange or annoying to others.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No
  19. 19.Sometimes I get into difficulty with co-workers or authorities during these periods.

    • [1]Yes — describes me
    • [0]No

Apply BSDS with automatic scoring

Send it to your patient by link or email, get scores, severity bands and an AI-assisted report inside their clinical record.

Start free trial