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While I do not think an internet test will tell you definitively whether or not you are bipolar, I have included links below. However, I think that you should consider finding a therapist who can do a better assessment.

bipolar disorder is a brain chemistry problem and can only be diagnosed by a specialist. if you seriously thing you have a problem go to your GP they will help you or refer to you a specialist for further diagnoses. this is not something that can be diagnosed with a simple question and answer test it’s much more complicated then that.

The best thing to do would be to go and consult with your doctor. Your doctor would be to refer and/or get you the right help you need.

Try this site.

Of course, you need to consult a medical professional to be officially diagnosed and treated.

No internet test can give you a definitive yes/no answer as to whether or not you suffer from manic/depression. You need to talk with a counselor or therapist about your situation and find the root of the problem. It is possible you have the disorder, but persons who have doctorates in psychology or psychiatry would be more likely to make the correct diagnosis and would probably be the most helpful overall.

I am not a doctor.. Just another guy in the world that has been working my way through life with the affliction.

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A psychiatrist or psychologist specializing in the field of mental health is the only one that can make an accurate diagnosis. But, that doesn’t mean it is easy for them to figure it out. There are a few blood tests that have to be done to rule out other things that could be the reason for concern.. chemical levels in your blood/vitamin difiencies and thyroid function.. and they will also need time to go through individual ‘positive’ symptoms that you exhibit. There is a lot that goes into making a formal diagnosis, but there is no test that can be taken to verify anything. It all comes down to you and your conversations with your mental health providers. Patterns of behavior must be established or observed before any diagnosis can be considered. There is a strong link to genetics, but, like everything else with bipolar disorder, it is not confirmed.
There is no known cause and no known cure .. and everything else in between is no more than an educated guess. But, that does not mean that it is untreatable. Medications can eventually help, after you find the one(s) that are right for you, and a lot of little lifestyle changes can go a long ways towards helping you regain control.
The whole process can take several years.. from getting an accurate diagnosis to finding a treatment that will stabilize your moods.. and while that is happening you will need to be adapting your life around the illness.. Work on the things you have the power to control.. diet, sleep, exercize, maintaining healthy social outlets, planning things ahead to minimize the amount of stress in your everyday life, having activities and hobbies to keep your mind busy, finding time for you… these are all pieces to a healthy lifestyle that everyone should make the most of.. but they are especially important to people with mental health issues. All the little things add up in a big way, positive or negative.
If you find your behavior is seeming out of control and disrupting life at home or school or work, it might be time to talk to someone about it. With bipolar disorder in particular, the person afflicted is often the last to know. And, sometimes it could be confused with many other different things.
Read and research all you can on it, there is plenty of great information out there. Here are a couple links to get you started. The first two are from the medical perspective, the last one is an opposing view. Combined, they make for a fascinating debate.
It will take a few hours to go through all of the information in these links. The more you know, the better.
Good luck to ya