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Table 2 BD Sx: list of words that describe feelings people have. After reading each, please indicate how the word reflects how you feel—right now, at this moment: 0 not at all, 1 a little, 2 a lot

From: Development and validation of the BD SX: a brief measure of mood and symptom variability for use with adults with bipolar disorder

1.

miserable

0

1

2

2.

talkative

0

1

2

3.

tired

0

1

2

4.

hostile

0

1

2

5.

disgusted

0

1

2

6.

impulsive

0

1

2

7.

worthless

0

1

2

8.

furious

0

1

2

9.

sleepy

0

1

2

10.

indestructible

0

1

2

11.

insecure

0

1

2

12.

fatigued

0

1

2

13.

gloomy

0

1

2

14.

invincible

0

1

2

15.

exhausted

0

1

2

16.

euphoric

0

1

2

17.

lonely

0

1

2

18.

suspicious

0

1

2

19.

hopeless

0

1

2

20.

argumentative

0

1

2

  1. Scoring key:
  2. Cognitive symptoms = 1, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19
  3. Somatic symptoms = 3, 9, 12, 15
  4. Affrontive symptoms = 4, 5, 8, 18, 20
  5. Elation/loss of insight = 2, 6, 10, 14, 16