What Does The Mood Disorder Questionnaire Assess For?

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and (while not usin

g drugs or alcohol) …

…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?

This question assesses for grandiosity.  According to med.stanford.edu, the following can be interpreted, the key words here is “feeling good and hyper.”

This question assesses for mania.  According to med.stanford.edu, the key word here is irritable, meaning elevated mood.

…you felt much more self-confident than usual

This question assess for grandiosity.  According to med.stanford.edu, the key word here is “more self-confident than usual.”

This question assesses for insomnia.  According to med.stanford.edu, the key word here is “less sleep than usual.”

…you had much more energy than usual

This question has to do with mania.  According to med.stanford.edu, the key words here are “more energy than usual.”

Has there ever been a period of time when you were not your usual self and (while not using drugs or alcohol) …

…you were much more interested in sex than usual?

This question has to do with mania.  According to med.stanford.edu, the key words here are “much more interested in sex than usual.”

Conclusion

To end this article, various questions have been assessed to determine what they really mean for the Mood Disorder Questionnaire.  Various topics have been brought up including mania, grandiosity, and insomnia. Bipolar Disorder is indeed complex.