A person was arrested for writing thousands of dollars of worthless checks.After acting out sexually in court,the patient explained in rapid-fire speech to the judge,"I'm going to expand my outlook,shape-up,sail away,and be a bird in paradise." These behaviors are consistent with a diagnosis of:

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Manic states are characterized by expansive,abnormally elevated,or irritable moods,impaired social or occupational functioning,increased motor activity,decreased sleep,grandiosity,and rapid,pressured speech.

A Person Was Arrested for Writing Thousands of Dollars of Worthless