Last week, May was exceptionally excited and rushed around buying unneeded items and making wild plans-none of which was ever completed.This week, May is extremely depressed and has talked about committing suicide.A psychologist is likely to diagnose:

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May is exhibiting symptoms of bipolar disorder, which is characterized by periods of extreme excitement (manic or hypomanic episodes) followed by periods of depression. This is different from dysthymia, which is a chronic low-level depression, and schizophrenia, which involves a range of symptoms including delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking. Double depression refers to the simultaneous presence of major depressive disorder and dysthymia.

Last Week, May Was Exceptionally Excited and Rushed Around Buying