Richard has wild mood swings. For weeks at a time he has no appetite and little energy. But he also has periods in which he's quite happy and energetic, sometimes to the point where his friends find him overwhelming. Such symptoms suggest that Richard has:
A) depression
B) bipolar disorder
C) a conduct disorder
D) an anxiety disorder

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Richard's symptoms suggest bipolar disorder because he experiences periods of depression (no appetite and little energy) as well as periods of elevated mood and energy, which are characteristic of the manic phase of bipolar disorder.

Richard Has Wild Mood Swings