Brenda has been up for days.She forgot to pay the rent, but is handing out money to the homeless.When a police officer tries to talk to her about why she is wearing only her bra and underwear in a public place, she answers rapidly, but her thoughts and her words are moving quickly from one idea to another.The police officer would be correct in suspecting that Brenda has ________.

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Brenda's symptoms, including lack of sleep, erratic behavior (such as forgetting to pay rent but giving money to the homeless), and rapid speech with quickly shifting ideas, are indicative of a manic episode, which is a hallmark of bipolar disorder.

Brenda Has Been Up for Days