Bernard has been diagnosed with a mood disorder. He describes his symptoms as having racing thoughts, feeling highly energetic, being constantly irritable, and having a sense of euphoria that last for at least 4 days. Which of the following disorders does Bernard most likely have?

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Bernard's symptoms of racing thoughts, high energy, irritability, and a euphoric state lasting for at least 4 days are indicative of a hypomanic episode, which is associated with bipolar disorder, specifically Bipolar II Disorder if these episodes alternate with depressive episodes.

Bernard Has Been Diagnosed with a Mood Disorder