BIPOLAR Screen
Screening for mental health is just as important as screening for other physical health issues! Most of us go for a physical checkup once a year, but don't think twice about a mental health checkup. Sometimes symptoms can sneak up on us gradually over time and we don't notice them until they start causing us problems. Other times, symptoms come on rapidly and we are overwhelmed how to handle them. We offer several mental health screens on this website to offer you a quick way to assess how you are doing in several key areas. This is not a substitute for a full mental health assessment nor is it intended to replace mental health or medical care. Only an independently licensed mental health or medical professional can provide a mental health diagnosis and treatment. However, knowledge is power and these screening tools can help you become more aware of potential symptoms and alert you to seek help.
BIPOLAR SCREEN: Please review the following statements and see if any are true for you:
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I have had periods of time when I felt really energetic, but others were concerned because this behavior is out of the norm for me
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I have had periods of time when I felt so irritable that I started fights or arguments
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I have had periods of time when I felt so super confident that nothing could stop me
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I have had periods of time when I was so talkative that others had trouble getting a word in edgewise
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I have had periods of time when I couldn't slow down my thoughts and people had trouble following me in conversation
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I have had periods of time when I had increased energy with decreased sleep
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I have had periods of time when I was so much more outgoing than usual that it made others uncomfortable
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I have had periods of time when I had indiscriminate or unsafe sex with others and that isn't usually like me
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I have had periods of time when I did things that were excessive, foolish, or risky
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I have had periods of time when I spent so much money that it got me intro trouble
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I have had periods of time when I was psychiatrically hospitalized
If any of these statements are true for you and are affecting your ability to fully enjoy life, parent, socialize, work, or go to school, then it may be time to set up a mental health assessment. Please contact us today at East Coast Counseling, LLC. You can set up an intake appointment in less than 5 minutes on our online patient portal. You could also go old school and call for an appointment! Either way, we look forward to helping you feel better.