Jack reports being in a wonderful mood.He has been very active at work lately,even working far into the night,as he seems to need only a few hours of sleep at night.He is very talkative and quickly moves from one topic to another,describing a scheme he has for making a fortune in the stock market.These behaviors represent a change from Jack's normal behaviors and have caused severe functional impairment.Which of the following diagnoses would best fit Jack?
A)overanxious disorder
B)dysthymic disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)cyclothymia.

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Jack's symptoms suggest a manic episode, which is a key feature of bipolar disorder. These symptoms include elevated mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, talkativeness, and grandiosity. The fact that these symptoms are causing severe functional impairment further supports a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Options A and B do not fit Jack's symptoms, and option D might be a possibility, but it is less likely because Jack's symptoms are more severe and impairing than those typically seen in cyclothymia.

Jack Reports Being in a Wonderful Mood