When Assessing a Patient Who States That for the Last

When assessing a patient who states that for the last 6 months they have difficulty controlling their feelings of worrying, are easily fatigued with difficulty concentrating, poor sleep and highly irritable. The patient states that these episodes occur during various normal activities of daily living; denies any substance abuse; taking any prescribed medications or having been diagnosed with psychiatric disorder. The health care provider should consider treating this individual for which of the following conditions?

A) Hypomania
B) Bipolar I
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Substance abuse