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Test : BSDS - Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale

(Used by permission of Dr. Nassir Ghaemi, Oct. '02; 
additional history from developer Dr. Ron Pies, June '03 )

Le BSDS est un test pour les versions subtiles du trouble bipolaire.  Avant que vous démarriez ce test, vous devez savoir qu'il ne vous donnera une réponse par "Oui" ou "Non" pour savoir si vous souffrez d'un trouble bipolaire.  Regardez le scoring essay pour plus de détails à ce propos.   Il y a un autre test appelé le MDQ (Mood Disorders Questionnaire), qui vous donne une réponse par "oui" ou "non" , mais qui est capable de vous donner de mauvaises réponses ( il y a un essai pour  that  aussi).   

Si vous avez quelques doutes à propos de ce test, à mon avis la meilleure approche est de bien se documenter à paropos de la nature des troubles bipolaires II, et de décider si vous pensez sur cette base que vous pensez qu'il y a quelque chose comme cela chez vous.  Alors vous pouvez voir un professionnel de santé comme un psychologue clinique un docteur en biologie ou un psychiatre.  Si il/elle vous donne un diagnostic qui différe de votre impression éclairée (par vos connaissances), vous pouvez discuter des différences de point de vue. Si ces différences ne sont pas résolues vous pouvez vous mettre en chasse d'un deuxième avis médical.  

Here is the test.  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, their 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 ______ .

After you have read this passage, please decide which of the following is most accurate:

Now please go back and put a check after each sentence in the paragraph above that accurately describes you (you can print this page, or just keep track of your "checks" on a blank page).   When you are done, total the number of check marks. 

Click here to score your test.