Mood Swing Check-In
A reflection across elevated mood, sleep, thinking, and energy patterns. Which of the six patterns stand out most for you right now. Practical pointers on when and how to bring this to a licensed professional.
What You'll Discover
🎢Your recent mood snapshot
A reflection across elevated mood, sleep, thinking, and energy patterns
📊Pattern breakdown
Which of the six patterns stand out most for you right now
🧭Next-step ideas
Practical pointers on when and how to bring this to a licensed professional
Sample Result
🔬 Research & Sources
Self-reflection tool — not a clinical diagnosis
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a clinical diagnosis?
No. This is a self-reflection tool, not a clinical diagnosis. Only a licensed psychiatrist or qualified clinician can diagnose bipolar disorder, usually after a full interview and history.
What if I'm having thoughts of self-harm or suicide?
Please reach out for support immediately. In the UK: Samaritans at 116 123 (free, 24/7). In the US: call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In Australia: Lifeline at 13 11 14. In an emergency, call your local emergency services. You are not alone, help is available.
Is this the same as the MDQ?
No. The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) is a copyrighted clinical screening tool used by professionals as part of a proper evaluation. This check-in uses original questions covering the same general symptom areas and is an informal self-reflection, not a scored clinical instrument.
What's the difference between hypomania and just having a good week?
A genuinely good mood usually has a clear reason, fits the situation, and doesn't come with much collateral damage. Hypomania-type patterns tend to appear as a distinct episode, a period that feels noticeably different from your usual self, often lasting several days, and often paired with less need for sleep, racing thoughts, or impulsive choices you wouldn't normally make.
Can these patterns show up without depression?
Yes. Some people experience elevated-mood episodes with little or no depressive episodes, while others cycle between both. A full evaluation looks at your whole history, not just one side of the pattern, which is part of why a short quiz can't replace it.
Why does the check-in ask about sleep so much?
A sharply reduced need for sleep, feeling rested after very little of it, without exhaustion the next day, is one of the more specific patterns clinicians look for. It's different from ordinary insomnia, where you want to sleep but can't and do feel tired.
How long does the check-in take?
About 4 minutes, 20 questions on how often each pattern has shown up recently. You get an instant summary you can keep or bring to a professional.
I only recognise one or two of these patterns. Does that matter?
It can still be worth a conversation with a professional, especially if that pattern is intense or disruptive. Clinicians look at combinations and duration together, so isolated patterns mean something different than several appearing at once over several days.