Once a month, Mary experiences depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, low energy, increased appetite, and also becomes tearful quite easily. After a week or so, she feels normal again. What is her most likely diagnosis?
A) Major depressive disorder
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Mania
D) Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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Mary's symptoms occur in a cyclical pattern and are specifically related to her menstrual cycle, suggesting that she may be experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a type of depressive disorder that is closely linked to the menstrual cycle and commonly presents with symptoms such as depressed mood, irritability, and anxiety that occur in the week before menstruation and resolve shortly after. The other options, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and mania, are less likely based on the cyclical nature of the symptoms described in the scenario.

Once a Month, Mary Experiences Depressed Mood, Difficulty Sleeping, Low