Meaghan 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. Meaghan most likely is experiencing a __________.
A) manic episode
B) dysthymic episode
C) loss of mental control
D) psychotic break

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Meaghan is exhibiting symptoms of a manic episode, including decreased need for sleep and racing thoughts. These are classic symptoms of bipolar disorder during a manic episode. The other options are not consistent with her symptoms.

Meaghan Is Extremely Confident and Feels That Lately She Needs