Cyclothymia Assessment

Question 1 of 138

I constantly feel down or depressed

Yes No

Question 2 of 138

I feel that I am basically a sad person

Yes No

Question 3 of 138

I am often pessimistic about the future

Yes No

Question 4 of 138

I tend to brood over things

Yes No

Question 5 of 138

I often feel guilty about things I have done or not done

Yes No

Question 6 of 138

I often feel tired or exhausted without apparent reason

Yes No

Question 7 of 138

I have low self-esteem

Yes No

Question 8 of 138

I am often self-critical

Yes No

Question 9 of 138

My mood often changes for no apparent reason

Yes No

Question 10 of 138

I frequently shift between feeling very happy and very sad

Yes No

Question 11 of 138

My ability to think varies greatly from time to time

Yes No

Question 12 of 138

I go through periods when I feel very energetic and other periods when I feel sluggish

Yes No

Question 13 of 138

My need for sleep varies a lot from one time to another

Yes No

Question 14 of 138

I have periods when I am very productive and other periods when I am not productive at all

Yes No

Question 15 of 138

My interest in activities varies greatly

Yes No

Question 16 of 138

I often feel restless

Yes No

Question 17 of 138

My self-confidence varies a lot

Yes No

Question 18 of 138

I am often indecisive

Yes No

Question 19 of 138

My weight fluctuates significantly

Yes No

Question 20 of 138

I often feel emotionally unstable

Yes No

Question 21 of 138

I am usually in a cheerful mood

Yes No

Question 22 of 138

I am a very energetic person

Yes No

Question 23 of 138

I often feel that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to

Yes No

Question 24 of 138

I need less sleep than most people

Yes No

Question 25 of 138

I am very talkative

Yes No

Question 26 of 138

I am often the life of the party

Yes No

Question 27 of 138

I have many interests and hobbies

Yes No

Question 28 of 138

I am very confident in social situations

Yes No

Question 29 of 138

I am easily irritated

Yes No

Question 30 of 138

I often feel angry without knowing why

Yes No

Question 31 of 138

I tend to be impatient

Yes No

Question 32 of 138

I often feel frustrated

Yes No

Question 33 of 138

I have a quick temper

Yes No

Question 34 of 138

I am often worried about things

Yes No

Question 35 of 138

I tend to be nervous or tense

Yes No

Question 36 of 138

I often feel apprehensive about the future

Yes No

Question 37 of 138

I am easily startled

Yes No

Question 38 of 138

I often have trouble relaxing

Yes No

Question 39 of 138

I frequently experience physical symptoms of anxiety

Yes No

Question 40 of 138

My mood changes frequently throughout the day

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 41 of 138

I am very sensitive to criticism

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 42 of 138

Small things can make me feel very happy or very sad

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 43 of 138

I react strongly to emotional situations

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 44 of 138

I feel things more intensely than other people

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 45 of 138

My feelings get hurt easily

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 46 of 138

I have sudden shifts in my energy levels

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 47 of 138

I am easily moved to tears

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 48 of 138

I take things personally

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 49 of 138

My motivation varies greatly from day to day

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 50 of 138

I act on impulse without thinking

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 51 of 138

I have difficulty controlling my emotions

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 52 of 138

I make decisions quickly that I later regret

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 53 of 138

I have outbursts of anger or frustration

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 54 of 138

I find it hard to wait for things

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 55 of 138

I say things I do not mean when upset

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 56 of 138

I have trouble calming down once I am upset

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 57 of 138

I engage in risky behaviors when feeling high or low

Never Sometimes Often Always

Question 58 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you felt so good or so hyper that other people thought you were not your normal self, or you were so hyper that you got into trouble?

Yes No

Question 59 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were so irritable that you shouted at people or started fights or arguments?

Yes No

Question 60 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you felt much more self-confident than usual?

Yes No

Question 61 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you got much less sleep than usual and found you did not really miss it?

Yes No

Question 62 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were much more talkative or spoke much faster than usual?

Yes No

Question 63 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and thoughts raced through your head or you could not slow your mind down?

Yes No

Question 64 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were so easily distracted by things around you that you had trouble concentrating or staying on track?

Yes No

Question 65 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you had much more energy than usual?

Yes No

Question 66 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were much more active or did many more things than usual?

Yes No

Question 67 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were much more social or outgoing than usual, for example, you telephoned friends in the middle of the night?

Yes No

Question 68 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you were much more interested in sex than usual?

Yes No

Question 69 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and you did things that were unusual for you or that other people might have thought were excessive, foolish, or risky?

Yes No

Question 70 of 138

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and spending money got you or your family into trouble?

Yes No

Question 71 of 138

If you checked YES to more than one of the above, have several of these ever happened during the same period of time?

Yes No

Question 72 of 138

How much of a problem did any of these cause you — like being unable to work; having family, money, or legal troubles; getting into arguments or fights?

No problem Minor problem Moderate problem Serious problem

Question 73 of 138

I need less sleep

Yes No

Question 74 of 138

I feel more energetic and more active

Yes No

Question 75 of 138

I am more self-confident

Yes No

Question 76 of 138

I enjoy my work more

Yes No

Question 77 of 138

I am more sociable (make more phone calls, go out more)

Yes No

Question 78 of 138

I want to travel and/or do travel more

Yes No

Question 79 of 138

I tend to be more physically active (sport, etc.)

Yes No

Question 80 of 138

I plan more activities or projects

Yes No

Question 81 of 138

I have more ideas, I am more creative

Yes No

Question 82 of 138

I am less shy or inhibited

Yes No

Question 83 of 138

I wear more colorful and more extravagant clothes or makeup

Yes No

Question 84 of 138

I want to meet or actually do meet more people

Yes No

Question 85 of 138

I talk more

Yes No

Question 86 of 138

I think faster

Yes No

Question 87 of 138

I make more jokes or puns when I am talking

Yes No

Question 88 of 138

I engage in lots of new things

Yes No

Question 89 of 138

I do things more quickly and/or more easily

Yes No

Question 90 of 138

My mood is higher, more optimistic

Yes No

Question 91 of 138

I drink more coffee

Yes No

Question 92 of 138

I tend to drive faster or take more risks when driving

Yes No

Question 93 of 138

I spend more or spend too much money

Yes No

Question 94 of 138

I take more risks in my daily life (in my work and/or other activities)

Yes No

Question 95 of 138

I am more interested in sex and/or have increased sexual desire

Yes No

Question 96 of 138

I am more flirtatious and/or am more sexually active

Yes No

Question 97 of 138

I am more easily distracted

Yes No

Question 98 of 138

My thoughts jump from topic to topic

Yes No

Question 99 of 138

I am more impatient and/or get irritable more easily

Yes No

Question 100 of 138

I can be exhausting or irritating for others

Yes No

Question 101 of 138

I get into more quarrels

Yes No

Question 102 of 138

I smoke more cigarettes

Yes No

Question 103 of 138

I drink more alcohol

Yes No

Question 104 of 138

I take more drugs (sedatives, anxiolytics, stimulants, or other substances)

Yes No

Question 105 of 138

Some of the time my mood and energy are higher than other times

Yes No

Question 106 of 138

During these high periods I am able to accomplish a great deal

Yes No

Question 107 of 138

During these high periods I am more self-confident and outgoing

Yes No

Question 108 of 138

During these high periods I need less sleep and do not feel tired

Yes No

Question 109 of 138

During these high periods I am more talkative and my thoughts race

Yes No

Question 110 of 138

During these high periods I am more interested in sex

Yes No

Question 111 of 138

During these high periods I may spend money more freely

Yes No

Question 112 of 138

During these high periods I may drink more or use more drugs

Yes No

Question 113 of 138

There are also times when my mood is low and I feel depressed

Yes No

Question 114 of 138

During these low periods I feel sad or hopeless

Yes No

Question 115 of 138

During these low periods I have less energy and motivation

Yes No

Question 116 of 138

During these low periods I have trouble concentrating

Yes No

Question 117 of 138

During these low periods I sleep too much or have trouble sleeping

Yes No

Question 118 of 138

During these low periods I feel worthless or guilty

Yes No

Question 119 of 138

During these low periods I lose interest in things I usually enjoy

Yes No

Question 120 of 138

These mood swings can happen several times a year

Yes No

Question 121 of 138

These mood swings affect my relationships

Yes No

Question 122 of 138

These mood swings affect my work or school performance

Yes No

Question 123 of 138

Family members or friends have noticed these mood changes

Yes No

Question 124 of 138

How well does this overall story fit you as a person?

Fits very well or almost perfectly (6) Fits fairly well (4) Fits to some degree (2) Does not really describe me at all (0)

Question 125 of 138

Have you felt sad or depressed?