Question

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

Answer 1

The answer is A. a manic episode.

Step-by-step explanation:

During this period, a person might feel an extreme sensation of optimism, usually accompanied by irritability. The person becomes hyper-active, but most of the tasks lack focus and are left unfinished.

Some of the symptoms include little concern for sleep, decreased attention, and excessive engagement in leisure or pleasant activities.