Gisela,a sociology major in university,has a history of depression.But one day,she wakes up feeling very energetic.She tells her friends and professors that she has figured out a way to solve world hunger and the AIDS epidemic.Inspired,she spends the next five days without sleep completing applications to dozens of doctoral programs in sociology.It is likely that Gisela is suffering from:

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Gisela's sudden burst of energy, grandiose ideas, and decreased need for sleep are classic symptoms of a manic episode, which is a key feature of bipolar disorder. Her previous history of depression also supports the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, as bipolar disorder often involves episodes of both depression and mania. The other options do not fit with the symptoms described.

Gisela,a Sociology Major in University,has a History of Depression