In the past week, Samara has been extremely excited.She has rarely slept, she invested all her savings in a risky startup company, and she thinks she is going to be a millionaire by next year.Samara does not have a history of depressive episodes.Samara is most likely to be diagnosed with which disorder?

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Samara's symptoms of excitement, decreased need for sleep, impulsivity in investing all of her savings in a risky startup, and grandiose beliefs about becoming a millionaire all suggest a manic episode. The lack of a history of depressive episodes indicates that she is not experiencing bipolar II disorder. Manic disorder is not a recognized diagnosis. Major depressive disorder would not fit because Samara is not experiencing symptoms of depression. Therefore, the most likely diagnosis is bipolar I disorder.

In the Past Week, Samara Has Been Extremely Excited