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Sawyer had been up for 72 hours and went on a painting spree. After finishing a few canvas paintings, he was driven to do something even bigger and better, so he painted a mural on his bedroom wall. Eventually Sawyer's energy level began to drop. At some point, he lost all motivation and began staying in bed for most of the day. Sawyer would MOST likely be diagnosed with:

A) unipolar depression.
B) bipolar I disorder.
C) bipolar II disorder.
D) cyclothymic disorder.

Bipolar I Disorder

A psychiatric condition characterized by significant mood swings, including manic episodes with or without depressive episodes.

Bipolar II Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by episodes of significant depression and hypomania, but not the full-blown manic episodes seen in Bipolar I Disorder.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as bipolar disorder.

  • Comprehend the differences between unipolar and bipolar disorders, focusing on their symptoms and the criteria for diagnosis.
  • Describe the symptoms and diagnosis specific to bipolar I disorder.
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