1. I have had a persistently elevated, irritable, or expansive mood lasting for more than a week, and not caused by any substance use. If you strongly disagree do not continue the quiz.

2. I had inflated self esteem or I felt grandiose like I was "better" than other people.

3. I found I could get very little sleep (one to two hours or even none) and still feel rested and energized the next day.

4. I felt like my thoughts were racing out of control.

5. I felt distracted by extraneous stimuli.

6. I tried to start too many projects and achieve too many lofty goals.

7. I got overly involved in pleasurable behavior like dangerous driving, spending sprees or sexual indiscretions.

8. I talked so quickly or excessively that other people had trouble following my train of thought.

9. My friends or family member noticed a change in my mood or behavior.

10. I developed thoughts that were not based in reality or I heard or saw things that others did not hear or see.