Last week your roommate Delia would not get out of bed. However, this morning she rushes into your room and hands you a three hundred page paper that she said she started writing yesterday afternoon. Delia may be suffering from
A) major depressive disorder.
B) dysthymic disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) schizophrenia.

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Delia's sudden burst of energy and productivity after a period of lethargy and lack of motivation is consistent with bipolar disorder. This disorder is characterized by episodes of manic (or hypomanic) and depressive symptoms. Delia's behavior suggests a manic episode, as she started writing a 300-page paper in an unusually short amount of time. Major depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder are characterized by persistent depressive symptoms, while schizophrenia typically involves hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Last Week Your Roommate Delia Would Not Get Out of Bed