1. Ten Clues that Mental Illness Might be the Problem
2. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder
3. Bipolar Self-Analysis Screening Test
4. Depression Self-Analysis Checklist
5. Mania Self-Analysis Checklist

Ten Clues that Mental Illness Might be the Problem

1. Alcohol and/or drug abuse
2. Withdrawal from normal or previously pleasurable activities
3. Undue, continuing anxiety or worry
4. Too much or too little sleep
5. Extreme high or low feelings or moods
6. Tension-caused physical problems (backaches, headaches, jaw clenching, stomachaches)
7. Excessively strong feelings of anger, guilt, or remorse
8. Persistent negative or overblown positive self-image or outlook
9. Substantial, rapid weight gain or loss
10. Self-harm (cutting, burning, head-banging, punching walls)

*A family history of mental illness, alcohol abuse,
or addiction is a key indicator.