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

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Padma's symptoms of decreased need for sleep, increased confidence, and racing thoughts are characteristic of a manic episode, which is a symptom of bipolar disorder.

Padma Is Extremely Confident and Feels That Lately She Needs