The police brought Gabriella to the emergency room after she was seen running down the street in her underwear yelling that she "has the power!" Gabriella was also spending large amounts of money and was agitated and reckless during the past 5 days. In the emergency room, Gabriella would not be quiet long enough for the nurse to ask her questions. Gabriella is MOST likely suffering from _____ disorder.

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Gabriella's symptoms of manic behavior, including increased spending, recklessness, agitated behavior, and grandiose beliefs (evidenced by her statement that she has the power), suggest that she may be suffering from bipolar disorder. This disorder is characterized by periods of manic (or hypomanic) episodes, which alternate with periods of depression. The fact that Gabriella was not able to answer the nurse's questions and was too agitated to remain calm also supports a diagnosis of bipolar disorder.

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