Instructions: Please read through the entire passage below before answering each sentence.
Some individuals notice that their mood and/or energy levels shift drastically from time to time
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These individuals notice that, at times, their mood and/or energy level is very low, and at other times, very high
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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
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They often put on weight during these periods
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During their low phases, these individuals often feel ''blue'', sad all the time, or depressed
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Sometimes, during these low phases, they feel hopeless or even suicidal
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Their ability to function at work or socially is impaired
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Typically, these low phases last for a few weeks, but sometimes they last only a few days
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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
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They may then notice a marked shift or ''switch'' in the way they feel
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Their energy increases above what is normal for them, and they often get many things done they would not ordinarily be able to do
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Sometimes, during these ''high'' periods, these individuals feel as if they have too much energy or feel ''hyper''
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Some individuals, during these high periods, may feel irritable, ''on edge'', or aggressive
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Some individuals, during these high periods, take on too many activities at once
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During these high periods, some individuals may spend money in ways that cause them trouble
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They may be more talkative, outgoing, or sexual during these periods
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Sometimes, their behavior during these high periods seems strange or annoying to others
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Sometimes, these individuals get into difficulty with co-workers or the police,during these high periods
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Sometimes, they increase their alcohol or non-prescription drug use during these high periods
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Now that you have read this passage, please check one of the following four boxes:
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Now please go back and select each sentence that definitely describes you. Scoring: each sentence selected is worth one point. Add 6 points for ‘‘fits me very well,’’ 4 points for ‘‘fits me fairly well,’’ and 2 points for ‘‘fits me to some degree.’’ Please indicate the points.