Bipolar Test
Exceptional Individuals supports people with neurodivergent and mental health related experiences at work and in education. We share information about bipolar because it can affect how people experience energy, mood, focus, and stress in everyday life. We do not provide medical diagnosis, therapy, or treatment. If you are concerned about your mental health, a GP or qualified clinician can help.
Why you might be looking for a bipolar test
If you have searched for a bipolar test, it is often because you have noticed changes in your energy, mood, or behaviour that feel difficult to understand or manage.
Some people experience periods of feeling very driven, restless, or over-focused, followed by times of exhaustion, low mood, or emotional overwhelm. Others notice patterns that affect their work, relationships, or confidence.
Wanting clarity about this is completely normal. It does not mean there is something “wrong” with you. It means you are trying to understand your experience.
Why online bipolar tests are limited
There is no reliable way for a website to tell whether someone has bipolar disorder.
Bipolar is diagnosed by trained clinicians who look at someone’s history, experiences, and how those experiences affect daily life over time. Online quizzes cannot do this and can easily be misleading, especially when they produce scores or suggest a diagnosis.
If you are worried about bipolar or mood changes, a GP or NHS mental health service is the right place to get proper help.
Why Exceptional Individuals does not offer a bipolar test
Exceptional Individuals is not a clinical or medical service. We do not diagnose bipolar disorder, provide therapy, or offer medical treatment.
We support people who experience mood-related, mental health, or neurodivergent challenges in work and education by helping them access practical, non-medical support such as:
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staying in work or study
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getting reasonable adjustments
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understanding their rights and options
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navigating education or employment
Bipolar and neurodiversity
Bipolar is not a form of neurodiversity. However, many neurodivergent people also experience mental health conditions, including mood disorders.
Because neurodivergent people often experience the world more intensely, changes in mood, energy, and stress can have a greater impact on work, relationships, and wellbeing. This is why bipolar and other mental health topics appear alongside neurodiversity on our site.
Find the right kind of support If you are not sure what kind of help would be most useful right now, you can use our Support Finder below. It does not assess symptoms or make medical judgements. It simply helps you explore the most appropriate next steps.
Where to get proper help
If bipolar-related mood changes are distressing, risky, or affecting your safety or daily life, these services can help:
UK
NHS Talking Therapies
Mind
NHS urgent mental health services
US
How Exceptional Individuals can support you
Exceptional Individuals supports people who experience bipolar, neurodivergence, or mental health related challenges in work and education.
Real-world example: Supporting mood changes in a neurodivergent workplace
Background “Sam” (name changed for privacy) works in a creative and fast-paced role. Sam is neurodivergent and experiences periods of very high energy and focus, followed by times of low mood, exhaustion, and self-doubt. At work, this meant Sam could sometimes take on too much during high-energy periods, then struggle when their energy dropped. This created anxiety about deadlines, reliability, and how they were perceived by colleagues. Sam did not need medical treatment from us. They needed practical, workplace-focused support.
What Exceptional Individuals did
Exceptional Individuals supported Sam through a Workplace Needs Assessment and follow-up guidance.
We focused on:
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how workload was planned
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how deadlines were set
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how managers checked in
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how energy and focus changed over time
Together, we put adjustments in place, including:
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clearer workload planning
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realistic pacing of tasks
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regular check-ins with a manager
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flexibility around start times and intense work periods
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written priorities to avoid over-committing
The outcome
With these changes in place, Sam felt:
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less pressure to push themselves too hard
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more supported when energy dropped
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clearer about what was expected
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more confident staying in work long-term
Their employer also benefited from better communication and more sustainable performance.
This was not about diagnosing or treating bipolar. It was about building a workplace that worked for how Sam’s mind and energy fluctuated.