Priya is extremely confident and feels that lately she needs very little sleep. In addition, she reports that her thoughts seem to be going fast-similar to watching three television shows at once. Priya most likely is experiencing a __________.

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Priya is exhibiting classic symptoms of a manic episode, which is characterized by high levels of energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts, and increased confidence. A dysthymic episode is a milder form of depression and would not explain her current symptoms. Loss of mental control and psychotic break are more severe and would involve symptoms beyond what is described here.

Priya Is Extremely Confident and Feels That Lately She Needs