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Susan's brother was recently hospitalized when he was found dancing wildly in the center of a public fountain. Her brother had not slept in five days before being hospitalized. Her brother is now very quiet and maintains the same awkward pose for hours. Susan is adamant that her brother does not have schizophrenia. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely to be assigned to Susan's brother?
a. schizophrenia
b. bipolar disorder
c. panic disorder
d. generalized anxiety disorder

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Answer:

Bipolar disorder

Explanation:

Bipolar disorder is also called manic depressive disorder. This is a brain chemical imbalance disorder. In this disorder, the person feels sometimes very enthusiastic, and in some other way feels depressed.  

Bipolar disorder is of basically four types:

  • Bipolar I
  • Bipolar II
  • Cyclothymic disorder
  • Other specified and unspecified bipolar disorder.

Symptoms:

Manic episodes:  

  • Feel mood up
  • Happy
  • Trouble sleeping

Depressive episodes:

  • Feel said
  • Feel down and empty
  • Low activity level

 

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